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Mexico was extremely poor at the time and could not afford to spend much money. As a result, all foreign debt payments were suspended for two years. The French were angered by this and wanted their money as well as Mexico's land.
Upset at Mexico, French leader, Napoleon III, and his troops invaded the small town of Puebla.
For the war the Mexicans borrowed money from Spain France and England so the Mexican never paid it back and the French got mad so the napoleon the 3rd told Benito Juarez he was going to occupy Mexico until he got his money and the first settlement the French came upon was Puebla and the Mexican general ignacio zaragoza took his men and set up defensive positions within the city and fought
The Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza. The Battle was important because 4,000 Mexican soldiers defeated a much better-equipped French army composed of 8,000 men that had not been defeated for almost 50 years.
I do not know completly so im just going to say the date and who fought in it...
- May 5th
- Mexicans and French
- Caused Cinco de mayo
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As a consequence of the large indebtedness acquired after both the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) and the Reform Wars (1857-1861), the Mexican government faced such economic difficulties that president Benito Juarez suspended interest payments to foreign countries on July 17th, 1861. This angered France, Spain and England, who united their efforts to apply gunboat diplomacy on Mexico, and force it to continue with these payments. On December 8th of the same year, the Spanish fleet and troops from Spanish-controlled Cuba arrived at Mexico's main Gulf port, Veracruz.
Juarez negotiated the terms of such payments at the "La Soledad Preliminaries"; while Spain and England were satisfied and pulled their troops from the region, France wasn't interested in such debt: they were interested in conquering Mexico to prevent the rising of the United States as a world power by establishing a foothold in the Americas, and supporting the Confederate forces during the American Civil War (1861-1865). As a secondary objective, France was interested in exploiting the large silver, copper and iron mines located on northern Mexico.
On March 6th, 1862 5,000 French troops arrived to Veracruz, letting know friends and foes alike that France was in for the conquest of Mexico. The United States weren't able to protest until May 6th of 1862, but by that date, the legendary Battle of Puebla or Cinco de Mayo (May 5th, 1862) had already taken place.
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Why did the France invade Mexico in the battle of puebla?
In order to expand french territory.
How long did the conflict last between Mexico and France after the Battle of Puebla?
5 fat years@ Mexico. France @9 fat years
Who won the battle of 5 of may?
The Battle of Puebla. Mexico defeated France.
Whom was the general of Mexico in 1862?
General Ignacio Zaragoza, a Texas-born Mexican Significant battle at the time was the Battle of Puebla, which was between France and Mexico.
Mexico vs France who won?
On the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862.
Have Mexico and France been at war?
Yes. It included the Battle of Puebla which is celebrated as Cinco de Mayo.
Who was the president of France during the battle of Puebla?
Emperor Napoleon III led France during the Battle of Puebla.
What country did Mexico win a major battle over?
France, during the Battle of Puebla or Cinco de Mayo (May 5th, 1862).
Where did the largest battle of Mexico and France take place?
Such battle occurred on the outskirts of the city of Puebla (80 miles SE of Mexico City). The battle is known as the Battle of Puebla (May 5, 1862), when 4700 Mexican militiamen fought against 6,000 French soldiers. The battle is significant because France was the most powerful and best equipped military power of the time.
What battle did Mexico fight on the 5th of May in 1862?
The Battle of Puebla.
What imperial power did Mexico defeat on the 5th of May?
The Battle of Puebla, also known as the Battle of the 5th of May (Spanish: Batalla del Cinco de Mayo).
What happen after the battle of Puebla?
that France went back and terrorized there country for losing the battle so after in ten years they came back raped the girls in Mexico.
