The Fall of the Second Mexican Empire

The video explores the Second Mexican Empire, focusing on the European royalty Maximiliano and his challenges in ruling Mexico. It discusses the impact of the American Civil War, Juárez's reforms, and the international political landscape, including Napoleon III's ambitions and Bismarck's rise. The narrative highlights the complex interplay of domestic and international factors leading to the empire's downfall.

Who were the two main figures involved in the Second Mexican Empire?

• Maximilian and Juárez

• Escobedo and Díaz

• Napoleon III and Lincoln

• Bismarck and Díaz

What major event in the United States allowed Napoleon III to intervene in Mexico?

• The American Revolution

• The American Civil War

• The Mexican-American War

• The War of 1812

Which doctrine was temporarily ineffective due to the American Civil War?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Truman Doctrine

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Marshall Plan

What was the main reason for the internal conflict in Mexico during Maximilian's reign?

• Economic crisis

• Foreign invasion

• Juárez's reforms

• Natural disasters

Who felt betrayed by Maximilian's policies in Mexico?

• The Americans

• The liberals

• The conservatives

• The French

What was the fate of Maximilian after the French troops withdrew?

• He fled to Europe

• He was captured and executed

• He abdicated peacefully

• He was exiled

Which European leader's policies contributed to the withdrawal of French troops from Mexico?

• King Leopold II

• Tsar Alexander II

• Otto von Bismarck

• Queen Victoria

What was the outcome of the Franco-Prussian War for France?

• France formed an alliance with Prussia

• France became a monarchy again

• France expanded its territory

• Napoleon III was deposed and exiled

What new empire emerged in Europe after the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War?

• Russian Empire

• British Empire

• German Empire

• Austro-Hungarian Empire

What was one of the main reasons for the failure of the Second Mexican Empire?

• Natural disasters

• Lack of support from the Mexican people

• Economic prosperity

• Strong alliances with European powers