In 1822, the House of Iturbide ("EE-tur-BEE-day") assumed control of this nation for one year. This nation was ruled by an Austrian emperor installed by Napoleon III, Maximilian, although he was overt
In 1822, the House of Iturbide ("EE-tur-BEE-day") assumed control of this nation for one year. This nation was ruled by an Austrian emperor installed by Napoleon III, Maximilian, although he was overthrown by Benito Juarez ("WAHR-ezz"). The Gadsden Purchase bought land from this country, whose victory at Puebla ("PWAY-bluh") is celebrated as Cinco de Mayo. For 10 points, identify this nation that once owned California and Texas.
In 1822, the House of Iturbide ("EE-tur-BEE-day") assumed control of this nation for one year.
Mexico