Why did Mexico choose an Austrian to be its Emperor? (Short Animated Documentary)
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Mexico chose Austrian Maximilian von Hapsburg as emperor during a tumultuous period marked by uprisings and foreign invasions. Conservatives believed a European monarch could stabilize the nation. However, Maximilian's liberal governance alienated both sides, leading to his capture and execution, ultimately restoring the liberal republic.