Stuff You Missed in History Class The Franco-Mexican Pastry War
Aug 26, 2015
French pastry chef's destroyed shop in Mexico sparks conflict between nations. Pastry War about trade agreements and debts. Discussion on political instability in Mexico and rise of Louis Philippe. Events of Franco-Mexican Pastry War and Santa Ana's role. Negotiations and French withdrawal. Santa Anna's rise to power and fate of his amputated leg.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introduction and Overview
01:35 • 1min
Political Instability and a Ruined Pastry Shop
02:55 • 3min
The Rise and Rule of Louis Philippe
05:38 • 4min
The Franco-Mexican Pastry War
09:12 • 9min
Negotiations and French Withdrawal after the Pastry War
18:36 • 3min
Santa Anna's Rise to Power and His Exhumed Leg
21:11 • 5min
Listener mail, historical site visit, and sponsor ads
26:26 • 5min