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Who directed Mexican liberals in a civil war against conservatives and later led his country in a war for freedom from French control?
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Who ruled as emperor of Mexico from 1864 to 1867? His reign was part of French Emperor Napoleon III's attempt to gain possessions and influence in North America.
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Who served as president of Mexico 11 times? He often ruled as a dictator, but he was always overthrown.
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Who led the Mexican Revolution of 1910 and was president of Mexico from 1911 to 1913? He is called the "Apostle of Mexican Democracy."
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What Spanish explorer conquered what is now central and southern Mexico? His military triumphs led to 300 years of Spanish domination of Mexico and Central America.
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What Mexican rebel general during the Mexican Revolution sought to control Mexico after the fall of President Porfirio Diaz in 1911? He was assassinated in 1923.
