The Second French Intervention in Mexico

The video explores the second French intervention in Mexico, starting with the historical context of Mexico's independence and the Mexican-American War. It discusses the financial crisis that led to European powers demanding repayment, and Napoleon III's ambitions to establish a French-controlled government in Mexico. The video details the military engagements, including the Battle of Puebla, and concludes with the aftermath, highlighting the significance of Cinco de Mayo and its misconceptions.

What major event in the 1840s significantly impacted Mexico and Native Americans?

• The Spanish-American War

• The Texas Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Mexican-American War

Who led the Liberals during the civil war in Mexico?

• Santa Anna

• Juan Prim

• Ignacio Zaragoza

• Benito Juárez

What was the main reason Juárez suspended loan repayments to European powers?

• Due to a devastated economy and empty coffers

• To focus on internal development

• To align with the United States

• To provoke a war

Which countries were part of the tripartite alliance that signed the Convention of London?

• Britain, Germany, and Russia

• France, Britain, and Spain

• France, Germany, and Italy

• Spain, Portugal, and Italy

What was Napoleon III's primary goal in intervening in Mexico?

• To curb US expansionism and secure access to Mexican silver

• To spread democracy

• To annex Mexico

• To establish a new French colony

What led to the collapse of the tripartite alliance?

• Suspicion over France's increasing military presence

• Intervention by the United States

• Internal conflicts within the alliance

• A peace treaty with Mexico

Who commanded the Mexican forces during the Battle of Puebla?

• Ignacio Zaragoza

• Santa Anna

• Juan Prim

• Benito Juárez

What was the outcome of the French assaults on the fort of Puebla?

• The French captured the fort

• The French were repelled each time

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• The Mexicans surrendered

What happened to General Zaragoza after the Battle of Puebla?

• He was captured by the French

• He retired from military service

• He became the President of Mexico

• He died of typhus a month later

What does Cinco de Mayo commemorate?

• The Battle of Puebla

• The birth of Benito Juárez

• Mexican Independence

• The end of the Mexican-American War