The Battle of Puebla on Cinco de Mayo
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Political Shifts in Mexico Post-Lincoln's Assassination
This chapter explores the ramifications of Lincoln's assassination on Mexico's political scene in 1865, focusing on Empress Carlotta's response and the heightened conflict between the Habsburg Empire and Mexican liberals. It highlights Emperor Maximilian's desperate attempts to secure an alliance with President Andrew Johnson, who remains committed to supporting Juarez against European intervention.
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