Maximilian was deeply dissatisfied with General Bazaine's decision to abandon the state capital of Chihuahua and immediately ordered Agustín B. Billaut to recapture the city. On December 11, 1865, Billaut with a force of 500 men took control of the city. By January 31, 1866 Billaut was ordered to leave Chihuahua, but he left behind 500 men to maintain control. At the zenith of their power, the imperialist forces controlled all but four states in Mexico; the only states to maintain strong opposition to the French were: Guerrero, Chihuahua, Sonora, and Baja California. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who was deeply dissatisfied with Bazaine's decision to abandon Chihuahua? ANS1 Maximilian QSN2 How many men did Billaut have when he recaptured the city? ANS2 500 QSN3 At its zenith, the imperialist forces controlled all but how many states in Mexico? ANS3 four QSN4 Which four states opposed the French? ANS4 Guerrero, Chihuahua, Sonora, and Baja California QSN5 In which year did Billaut capture Chihuahua? ANS5 1865