Why did Mexican monarchists approach Maximilian I initially?
Because he was wealthy
Because he was a European royal
Because he had military expertise
Because he was fluent in Spanish
Answer
The Mexican monarchists approached Maximilian I initially because he was a European royal. They believed that a European monarch would be more likely to be able to maintain order and stability in Mexico than a Mexican national, and that a European monarch would be more likely to be able to protect Mexico from foreign interference.
Test Your Knowledge: The Ill-fated Reign of Maximilian I of Mexico
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