Key Events and Reforms in Mexican History
1. The Liberal Cause in 1856
Because the liberal cause in 1856 fought unlike the Conservatives. For the transformation of the economic structure the country inherited from the colony aspired to a political and social renewal to erase the stigma of the colony.
2. Tenets of the Constitution of 1857
One of the tenets of the Constitution of 1857. The confiscation of assets of civil and ecclesiastical corporations. The law establishing marriage as a civil contract law on freedom of religion.
3. Juárez’s Manifesto to the Nation (1859)
One of the fundamental theses of the Manifesto to the Nation given by Juárez in 1859. He considered the separation of church and state to end the policy intervention, nationalizing church property and ensuring religious freedom.
4. The Treaty of McLane-Ocampo
In which was the Treaty of McLane-Ocampo? The U.S. financial support for the Liberal Party was to seek help from the U.S. government signed in Veracruz. Support for this treaty was that the Liberal government granted the USA the perpetual right of transit across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in exchange for economic aid or political asylum.
5. The Reform Laws and Mexico’s Independence
What were the Reform Laws which contributed to the progress of consolidation of Mexico’s independence? A transformation that enabled the proclaimed universal suffrage, modified the economic and social order, and came into circulation by the enormous wealth accumulated by the church and also the independence of the state.
6. Negative Consequences of the Reform Laws
What was one of the negative consequences of the Reform Laws? They laid the foundations of a hacienda. The confiscation of the commons of the people favored the large estates.
7. Consequences of the Reform Laws
What was another consequence of the Reform Laws? The transformation of the economic, social, and spiritual development of Mexico, creating the foundations of the modern state.
8. Measures Taken by Juárez in 1861
One of the main measures taken to return to the Juárez government in 1861? He drove the country to diplomatic representatives of Spain, the Holy See, Guatemala, and Ecuador for having been supporters of the Conservative Party.
9. Claims of France, Spain, and England (1861-1862)
One of the common claims of France, Spain, and England to militarily invade our country in 1861-1862. To ensure economic and political control in Latin America. Spain hoped for the establishment of the Conservative Party and remembered their former domains. England hoped to extend their dominions in America. France aimed to halt the United States and open Cuban markets to their colonies (mines) in Sonora and Baja California.
10. The Board of Nobles in 1861
What was the fundamental proposition approved by the Board of Nobles in 1861? To establish a monarchy in Mexico, ruled by a foreign sovereign (Fernando Maximiliano), Emperor of Mexico.
11. Conditions Stated by Maximilian
One of the conditions stated by Maximilian to rule Mexico? That most Mexicans support his nomination.
12. Treaty of Miramar and Maximilian’s Failure
What was one of the Treaty of Miramar that caused the failure of Maximilian? It was the payment of expenses of war against France by the imperial government.
13. Conservative Party’s Disagreement with Maximilian
What was the reason for the Conservative Party’s disagreement with Maximilian? Because he sought to suppress the political influence of the clergy and approved all of the Reform Laws.
14. Consequences of the French Intervention in Mexico
What was one of the consequences of the French intervention in Mexico? It weakened the democratic system.
15. Causes of the Second Imperial Failure (1864-1867)
What were the main causes that determined the second failure of the empire? It was the sudden departure of French troops from Mexico.
16. Measures Taken by Juárez for the Republic
What was one of the measures taken by Juárez for the triumph of the Republic? He ordered the suspension of individual guarantees.
17. Trends in the Liberal Party (1867)
What were the trends in which the Liberal Party split in 1867? Juaristas and Porfiristas Lerdistas.
18. Juárez’s Educational System
What was one of the statements of Juárez’s educational system? The founding of the National Preparatory School, improved vocational education, and organized the Schools of Medicine, Engineering, and Law.
19. The Plan de La Noria
Who is credited with the Plan de La Noria? Porfirio Díaz.
20. Factors Preventing Democratic Governments of Juárez
What was the factor that prevented democratic civilian governments of Juárez? The state of the country’s backwardness, lack of political ability of the masses, and the strong chiefdoms.
21. Political Plan Against Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada
What was the political plan that did not recognize Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada as President? Plan Tuxtepec.
22. Legal Fact Allowing Díaz’s Presidency (1888-1892)
What was the legal fact that allowed Díaz to assume the Presidency of the Republic in 1888 to 1892? The constitutional amendment that allowed re-election for one period.
23. Events Leading to Díaz’s Takeover
What was one of the events that allowed Díaz to take over? Tecoac’s victory by defeating the Lerdistas, following the Plan of Tuxtepec.
24. Manifesto of the Labor Party (1911)
What was one of the consequences of spreading the Manifesto launched by the Labor Party led by