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The French Intervention in Mexico and Emperor Maximilian (1861–1867)
Describe Napoleon III's imperial invasion, the Battle of Puebla (Cinco de Mayo), and the execution of Emperor Maximilian by republican forces.

Describe Napoleon III's imperial invasion, the Battle of Puebla (Cinco de Mayo), and the execution of Emperor Maximilian by republican forces.
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6th Grade · Social Studies · NCHS
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