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When the American Civil War ended in April 1865, the United States demanded that the French withdraw their troops from Mexico based on the [[Monroe Doctrine]].  Carlota then went to Europe to plead for help from Napoleon III and Pope Pius IX.  They refused.  In March 1867 the French troops withdrew from Mexico, but Maximilian insisted on staying and fighting Juarez.  Juarez's superior forces overpowered Maximilian and Juarez rejected many European requests that he spare Maximilian's life.  Juarez refused the requests and had Maximilian executed on June 19, 1867.

When the American Civil War ended in April 1865, the United States demanded that the French withdraw their troops from Mexico based on the [[Monroe Doctrine]].  Carlota then went to Europe to plead for help from Napoleon III and Pope Pius IX.  They refused.  In March 1867 the French troops withdrew from Mexico, but Maximilian insisted on staying and fighting Juarez.  Juarez's superior forces overpowered Maximilian and Juarez rejected many European requests that he spare Maximilian's life.  Juarez refused the requests and had Maximilian executed on June 19, 1867.