Empire of Mexico
The Empire of Mexico was a large and powerful monarchy in North America. Led by the Emperor of Mexico, the country was bordered by the Kingdom of America and for a time the Republic of Oregon to the North and the Republic of Gran Colombia to the south.
History
Mexico gained its independence from Spain during the Trienio Liberal government. Leader of the rebels, General Vicente Guerrero, was proclaimed as leader. Following the example of America and Napoleonic France, a monarchy was proposed, with Guerrero as Emperor. The title of emperor was used because, much like in the example of Napoleon, the title contained the appearance of being granted by the people.
Shortly into the reign of Vicente I, General Augustin Iturbide became a revolt in response to the liberal legislation brought about from Vicente's government. The First Mexican Civil War began in 1821, eventually ending in 1826 after Vicente negotiated with King Augustus II. Negotiations ended with Maria Guerrero, Princess Imperial of Mexico, marrying the son of Iturbide.
In 1838, Vicente negotiated with America, ceding much of their northern territories to America. The Mexican Purchase secured much needed funds to the Imperial Treasury that was needed to stabilize the economy.
With the death of Vicente I in 1840 under suspicious circumstances, the Second Mexican Civil War began as the Iturbide's sought to be sole rulers of Mexico against the newly proclaimed Empress Maria. The war ended in 1843, again with the support of America. Maria, however, could not garner support for her rule, and thus made regulated to the role of regent for her son until he came of age.
Vicente II began his rule in 1845, with immediate turmoil in the former state of the Yucatan. The state had declared its independence during the Second Civil War as a republic, but had issues ending native uprisings. The Republic asked for assistance from Vicente II. Vicente enter the Republic, crushed the uprising, and overthrew the republican government to annex it back into the Empire.
Similarly, the territories in Central America declared themselves a republic in 1846. During the war for independence, Vicente II would eventually enact conscription in order to replenish the army, leading to many claims of corruption and madness. The short live republic was annexed back into the Empire.
1949 saw the marriage between Vicente II and Maria, Princess of America. This reinforced an alliance between Mexico and America.
In 1852, Vicente II would worsen international relations as he called for military intervention to conquer British Honduras. Britain declined to sell the territory, and the Imperial Congress refused to approve military intervention.
Vicente II would eventually be overthrown in 1865, leading to the execution of himself and most of his family. Only his youngest son, Miguel would survive. King William I declared war on the provisional government, and placed Miguel on the throne. Miguel would eventually be overthrown himself in 1867, ending the Mexican Empire for good and established the Mexican Republic.
1820 - 1867
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