Did you know that France had tried to create a power in North America, to create a counterweight to the emerging American power?

[Julie4]

[lightbulb27]

We'll... France was in power to some extrent, so they exerted that. The country in power will try to control. Wasn't that the issue with Napoleon going into Russia... the blockade on England? wasn't there a long 100 years war with those baguette eaters in North America/Canada? Can you imagine... terrible times.

Last of the Mohicans anyone?

They did a number down south Louisianna, the Africans lived a miserable existence... didn't work out for the french...

beyond that don't know, much history to read, knowledge is spotty...

[RebelinSteel]

Yes it was a fairly messy affair, it was a multinational venture at first, then predominantly only the French, although the French really valued the Egyptian / Sudanese troops sent over to Mexico. The US really did not want a strong northern (Canada) and Southern (Mexico) pretty much controlled by European nations or any potentially hostile neighbour. The US did consider getting involved after the Civil war to remove the French, however Prussia was a key reason the French left, they had witnessed the Prussians pretty much Annihilate the Austrians in 7 weeks. This dramatically changed the face of Europe and resulted in the best land army in the world. The France - Mexico thing was another of those events that a country walked into by ‘accident’ everyone wanted their cash back, it started as a debt reclamation visit.

[AviatorTom]

Of course, and France abandoned almost all of their holdings in North America, including selling the Louisiana Purchase to the fledgling new United States really cheap... because Napoleon needed the money to fun his campaign to try to occupy all of Europe... we know how that ended.

[Julie4]

In fact, it was a good deal to sell Louisiana, because in reality, France only owned this territory on paper. What's more, we didn't have the military means to defend such a large territory, since the revolution caused a massive departure of our experienced sailors.

But in any case, it wasn't Napoleon 1st who wanted to create a counterweight to the emerging American power.

[NathanDavis]

fun trivia question... where in the world did France NOT try to build up their presence and power... shorter answer, lol...

[Julie4]

Best Answer 😂

[James_Likes_PPL]

Your posts are suspiciously counter to average female interests and topics. What makes you different if you really are a female.

[Julie4]

There are women who are interested in politics and history. Which doesn't stop me from loving fashion/makeup etc. But I talk about that with my friends in private message here lol.
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[James_Likes_PPL]

Final question to see if you are actually legit.
Who was more impactful on the world stage, Theodora or Cleopatra?

[Julie4]

Theodora

[James_Likes_PPL]

I apologize for doubting you and will now never bug you again. My sinecures apologies m’lady.

[Julie4]

I forgive you lol

[RavVid]

Entirely unaware unless before the Louisiana purchase. The pic seems to match to Napoleon III which makes me think something was going on after.

[Soteris]

I would be more surprised if they did not. That is basic great power play, everyone is doing so and especially at the time.

[Dargil]

The French were here for the natural resources such as furs. The English, Dutch and Germans came to escape governments like the Biden Administration.

[Lliam]

Yeah. It was short lived and didn't turn out well for Maximilian.

[Staximus]

Such an idiotic thing to do, I can't believe they thought that was going to go over well with the people

[strateguy632]

i remember the french indian war so yes.

[ItsMariusz]

Yes, in the 17th and 18th centuries.

[love_conquers_lust]

Wasn’t that the French & Indian War?

[Julie4]

No lol

[ItsMariusz]

No, the competition between French and British interests in North America led to that later on.

[Joshydavid25]

I do now thanks to you Professor.. Lol..

[RyanEC]

Was this when they invaded Mexico.

[Julie4]

Yeah Exactly lol The result was catastrophic, as was practically all of Napoleon III's international policy, but in theory it was a brilliant idea lol

[RyanEC]

I remember learning about it when studying the history of Mexico.

[KostasKouvalis]

I think you told me

[msc545]

I wish they had suceeded