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Which internal conflict in Mexico opened the path for France to intervene and support Maximilian's rule?
The Mexican-American War
The Mexican Revolution
The Cristero War
The Mexican Civil War
Answer
The Mexican Civil War (1858–61) opened the path for France to intervene and support Maximilian's rule. This conflict was caused by a disagreement between two factions within the Mexican government. The liberal faction was led by Benito Juárez and wanted to implement reforms, while the conservative faction was led by Félix Zuloaga and opposed reforms. France supported the conservative faction and invaded Mexico in 1861.
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