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The French emperor, Napoleon III, sent a total force of 25000 man to Mexico

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How might Europe have responded to the Monroe Doctrine if the US was not friends with Great Britain?

Definition of Monroe DoctrineJust to be clear, the Monroe Doctrine was a statement made by US President James Monroe in 1823 that effectively stated several things: (1) that new attempts by European nations to create new colonies or re-colonize newly independent states in the New World would be viewed negatively by the US, (2) that the US would intervene in any such conflict, and (3) that the European nations were free to maintain current colonies and internal affairs without the US meddling with those.Most European countries laughed at the US for proposing this because the US had no means of effectively fighting against them. It was Britain's support for the Monroe Doctrine that made the Doctrine more-or-less followed.Concerning FriendshipThe cordial relations between the US and UK in 1823 had no bearing on Europe's response to the Monroe Doctrine. The US and UK would only truly become "friends" in the later 19th century after the US Civil War. However, the Monroe Doctrine is often see as a precursor to the "US-UK Special-Relationship" which was well-established in the 20th and 21st centuries.Since "friendship" did not really exist between the US and UK in 1823, the presence or lack of friendship was IRRELEVANT in determining Europe's leaders' responses to the Monroe Doctrine.Actual Reason for SuccessWhat Britain did that made the Monroe Doctrine successful was their Foreign Secretary George Canning's statements that the British Navy would enforce and defend the Americas from European intervention along the lines stated in the Monroe Doctrine. Because Britain was the most powerful country in the world, as opposed to the US, which was relatively weak, the British approval was critical and lead to the Europeans acquiescing to the terms of the Monroe Doctrine.If Britain had not supported the Monroe Doctrine (or actively opposed it), it would have been a worthless speech. European Powers that had recently lost colonies in the New World, like Spain and Portugal, would likely have attempted to reclaim those territories. Other European Powers would try to conquer recently independent countries, like France actually did when Napoleon III decided to invade Mexico in 1861 because the US Civil War prevented direct US intervention to protect Mexico. Others would want to extend their current colonies, such as Russia had tried in the Ukase in 1821.


What or who kept the United States from challenging the French control of Mexico?

The American Civil War (1861-1865) qualifies as the main reason preventing the United States from challenging the French control of Mexico.


What or who kept the US from challenging the French control of Mexico?

The American Civil War (1861-1865) prevented any kind of help towards Mexico.


Who was the french leader during the war of Mexican independence?

Nobody. You are confusing the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) with the French Intervention (1861-1867). The puppet leader set up by the French was Maximilian I (1832-1867)


How long did the conflict last and in what year did it end between the French and Mexicans?

It was between 8 December 1861 and 21 June 1867.

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When was Monroe Rosenfeld born?

Monroe Rosenfeld was born in 1861, in Richmond, Virginia, USA.


Who invented the bicycle first in 1861?

Pierre Monroe


What has the author James Monroe Stookey written?

James Monroe Stookey has written: 'The Civil War letters written by James Monroe Stookey to his brother Daniel Stookey, 1861-1865'


How was the monroe doctrine important to the us after the civil war?

The Monroe Doctrine was a policy of the United States. It was introduced on December 2, 1823. The declaration stated that any efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in North or South America would be considered acts of aggression, requiring the United States to intervene. It also stated that the United States may not interfere with existing European colonies nor is the United States allowed to get involved with the concerns of European countries. The Monroe Doctrine was issued at a time where all Latin American colonies of Spain and Portugal had achieved or were at the point or achieving independence from the Portuguese Empire and Spanish Empire. The president, James Monroe, first stated the Monroe Doctrine during his seventh annual State of the Union Address to Congress. The declaration gained its name in the year 1850. By the end of the nineteenth century, Monroe's declaration was seen as a defining moment in the foreign policy of the United States. The Monroe Doctrine's primary cause was to free the newly independent colonies of Latin America from the intervention or Europe and avoid situations which could lead to the New World becoming a battleground for the Old World's powers. The Monroe Doctrine didn't play a roll in the civil was and wasn't of much importance then.


When did French intervention in Mexico happen?

French intervention in Mexico happened on 1861-12-08.


What year did the french arrive in Mexico?

8 December 1861


How might Europe have responded to the Monroe Doctrine if the US was not friends with Great Britain?

Definition of Monroe DoctrineJust to be clear, the Monroe Doctrine was a statement made by US President James Monroe in 1823 that effectively stated several things: (1) that new attempts by European nations to create new colonies or re-colonize newly independent states in the New World would be viewed negatively by the US, (2) that the US would intervene in any such conflict, and (3) that the European nations were free to maintain current colonies and internal affairs without the US meddling with those.Most European countries laughed at the US for proposing this because the US had no means of effectively fighting against them. It was Britain's support for the Monroe Doctrine that made the Doctrine more-or-less followed.Concerning FriendshipThe cordial relations between the US and UK in 1823 had no bearing on Europe's response to the Monroe Doctrine. The US and UK would only truly become "friends" in the later 19th century after the US Civil War. However, the Monroe Doctrine is often see as a precursor to the "US-UK Special-Relationship" which was well-established in the 20th and 21st centuries.Since "friendship" did not really exist between the US and UK in 1823, the presence or lack of friendship was IRRELEVANT in determining Europe's leaders' responses to the Monroe Doctrine.Actual Reason for SuccessWhat Britain did that made the Monroe Doctrine successful was their Foreign Secretary George Canning's statements that the British Navy would enforce and defend the Americas from European intervention along the lines stated in the Monroe Doctrine. Because Britain was the most powerful country in the world, as opposed to the US, which was relatively weak, the British approval was critical and lead to the Europeans acquiescing to the terms of the Monroe Doctrine.If Britain had not supported the Monroe Doctrine (or actively opposed it), it would have been a worthless speech. European Powers that had recently lost colonies in the New World, like Spain and Portugal, would likely have attempted to reclaim those territories. Other European Powers would try to conquer recently independent countries, like France actually did when Napoleon III decided to invade Mexico in 1861 because the US Civil War prevented direct US intervention to protect Mexico. Others would want to extend their current colonies, such as Russia had tried in the Ukase in 1821.


How do you say 1861 in french?

You say 1861 in French as "mille huit cent soixante et un."


What are the 51 scientific facts put forth by the French academy of science in 1861?

poo is


What year did the French occupy Mexico?

8 December 1861 - 21 June 1867


What kept the US from challenging the French control of Mexico.?

The American Civil War (1861-1865) qualifies as the main reason preventing the United States from challenging the French control of Mexico.


What or who kept the United States from challenging the French control of Mexico?

The American Civil War (1861-1865) qualifies as the main reason preventing the United States from challenging the French control of Mexico.