The French Invasion of Mexico Quiz

What was the main reason for the European powers' intervention in Mexico?

• To support Benito Juarez

• To establish a monarchy

• To recover debts owed by Mexico

• To colonize Mexico

Who was the leader of France with ambitions beyond financial recovery in Mexico?

• Louis XIV

• Napoleon III

• Charles de Gaulle

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the outcome of the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862?

• French victory

• Mexican victory

• Stalemate

• British intervention

Who was invited to become the Emperor of Mexico by Napoleon III?

• Maximilian of Austria

• Ferdinand of Bulgaria

• Leopold of Belgium

• Albert of Monaco

What was the stance of the United States towards the French invasion of Mexico?

• Supportive

• Actively involved

• Opposed but inactive

• Neutral

Why did the French public grow upset with their nation's involvement in Mexico?

• High financial gains, military victories, and perception of personal ambitions
• High financial costs, military setbacks, and perception of personal ambitions
• Low financial costs, military victories, and perception of altruistic intentions
• Low financial costs, military setbacks, and perception of altruistic intentions

What led to the withdrawal of French troops from Mexico?

• Victory of Emperor Maximilian I over Mexican republican forces
• Strong support from the United States
• Lack of pressure from other European powers
• Defeat of Emperor Maximilian I by Mexican republican forces, lack of support from the United States, and pressure from other European powers

What was Maximilian's fate after deciding to remain in Mexico?

• He fled to Europe
• He became the ruler of Mexico
• He was captured and executed by firing squad.
• He joined the Mexican revolutionaries

What did Maximilian do before his execution?

• Wrote a letter to his wife and gave his executioner a gold coin
• Played chess with his guards
• Slept peacefully
• Went for a walk in the park

What was the ultimate outcome of the French invasion of Mexico?

• Mexico became a French colony

• The invasion was repelled and ended

• Establishment of a lasting monarchy

• Mexico was divided into two states