Did Mexico long ago belong to France?

Answer 1

Yes, trough a puppet regime led by Maximilian I. Such government, known as the "Second Mexican Empire", ruled from 1864 to 1867 before Mexican forces with American financial aid overthrew such regime.

Answer 2

Mexico was not a colony of France. However, between 1861 and 1867, French forces invaded Mexico, with the goal of creating a puppet state thus allowing them to have a foothold in the Americas, and help the Confederacy during the American Civil War (1861-1865). However, this Second Mexican Empire didn't last long: after France got the upper hand against Mexico in 1863, Mexicans resorted to a guerilla war. When France saw the need to recall its troops due to an imminent conflict against Prussia, and Union forces won over the Confederacy, Mexicans were able to defeat the French on June 21, 1867.

Answer 3

Yes. Between 1521 and 1821 Mexico was part of the Spanish Empire, and was known as the Vice-royalty of the New Spain. Although debatable, between 1864 and 1867 France installed a puppet regime led by Maximilian of Habsburg.

Answer 4

Mexico was not a colony of France. However, between 1861 and 1867, French forces invaded Mexico, with the goal of creating a puppet state thus allowing them to have a foothold in the Americas, and help the Confederacy during the American Civil War (1861-1865). However, this Second Mexican Empire didn't last long: after France got the upper hand against Mexico in 1863, Mexicans resorted to a guerilla war. When France saw the need to recall its troops due to an imminent conflict against Prussia, and Union forces won over the Confederacy, Mexicans were able to defeat the French on June 21, 1867.