The last emperor of Mexico was offered a chance to escape execution, but............

[RMuller]

Not really, as Tetsuo Shima said, look what Mexico is today. If he had stayed in power Mexico would be right up there with The U.S. and Canada IMO.

I doubt it.

[Demon Revival]

Not really, as Tetsuo Shima said, look what Mexico is today. If he had stayed in power Mexico would be right up there with The U.S. and Canada IMO.

United States and Canada wouldn't exist in the same exact form they do today with Napoleon's help. When another big player enters, power redistributes itself in a whole different way that enables multiple other developments and possibilities.

[Demon Revival]

I doubt it.

Do you celebrate 5 de Mayo Rmuller? Did you know Porfirio Diaz was one of the main generals in that fight?

Díaz’s military career is most noted for his service in the Reform War and the struggle against the French. By the time of the Battle of Puebla (5 May 1862), Mexico's great victory over the French when they first invaded, General Díaz had become the general in charge of an infantry brigade.[4][8]

[alpha]

this is a pointless argument because the reforms maximilian wanted to impose were eventually made

[Taiguaitiaoghyrmmumin]

wow he died over a beard. Beards grow back