"The day when the conflict of the two belligerent Americans is ended by the defeat of one or the other, or by the reconciliation of both, that day French troops will be needed more than ever to defend the new empire. of an aggressive interpretation of the doctrine of Monroë."

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MexicoColonialismSecond Mexican EmpireFormer colonies in Central AmericaAmerican empires
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The Mexican adventure of Maximilian and Charlotte through Belgian eyes. The Mexican Empire in the Newspaper Press (1864-1867). (Wim Bouw), An imperial crown for Maximilian. This statement, which appeared in the Belgian newspapers, made clear the position of the United States towards Maximilian. He didn't count on recognition. But how far would the United States like to go? The end of the civil war would in any case bring problems for the empire. SCHOONOVER, Triumph of Liberalism, blz. 157-162.