On May 5th, 1862 La Batalla de Puebla, was fought. When the battle was over, the untrained Mexican forces (made up of commoners) had won victory over the all- powerful French army. Although this victory did not win was, it did show the courage and strength of the Mexican troupes. Mexico had gained its independence from Spain in 1821 but there were internal power struggles that left Mexico shaky. Then in 1846. under the dictatorship of Santa Anna, …showed first 75 words of 500 total…

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