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The Constitution of 1857
Abolished and ended slavery and abridgments of freedom of speech or press. -
Rising Tension in Mexico
Conservative General Jose de la Parra seized control in Mexico City. -
Reform Laws
These established the separation of the Church and the State. The Reform Laws consisted In 1859 he decreed the Law of Nationalization of Ecclesiastic Property, the Law of Civil Marriage, the Organic Law of Registry Office, and the Law on the Marital Status of People -
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The Battle of Tacubaya
The Battle of Tacubaya took place in Tacubaya, Mexico and had heavy casualties from both sides. All of the liberals that had been capture in the battle were ordered to be killed even if they were doctors. -
Juarez's March
On January 1st, 1860, Benito Juarez (Benito Pablo Juárez García was a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as a president for the Mexican government from 1858-1872) marched through the city's capitol with much support with and great material and economic resources. Juarez had rose up during the war and was supported by many people. -
Last Battle of the War (Battle of Calpulalpan)
The Battle of Calpulalpan was the last Battle in the War of Reform took place in the vicinity of the community of San Miguel de la Victoria. At first, the conservatives were hitting pretty hard, but the outcome shifted and the odds ended up in the liberals hands. -
Election and End of War
Even though Juarez Victory didn't stop the liberals and conservatives from fighting, the War of Reform ended when he came into power as elected president of the Republic in June 1861.