What was the empire called that France tried to establish in Mexico?
First Mexican Empire
Second Mexican Empire
French Empire of Mexico
Monarchy of Mexico
Answer
The Second Mexican Empire was an empire that was established by the French in Mexico after the fall of the First Mexican Empire. The empire was ruled by Emperor Maximilian I, who was a Hapsburg prince from Austria. Maximilian was supported by the French, who wanted to control Mexico and prevent the United States from expanding into the region.
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