Reform War between Liberals and Conservatives (1857–1861)

1. Constitution of 1857 is ratified

   Feb 5, 1857Labels: Constitution of, Mexican Liberals, Catholic Church

   • Britannica
   • 1857 Constitution

2. Plan of Tacubaya rejects the constitution

   Dec 17, 1857Labels: Plan of, Conservative Faction, Ignacio Comonfort

   • Plan Tacubaya
   • Reform War

3. Juárez becomes constitutional president

   Jan 11, 1858Labels: Benito Ju, Supreme Court, Liberal Government

   • La Reforma
   • Reform War

4. Battle of Salamanca favors Conservative forces

   Mar 9, 1858Labels: Battle of, Conservative Army, Guanajuato

   • Salamanca 1858
   • Reform War

5. Reform Laws begin with church property nationalization

   Jul 12, 1859Labels: Reform Laws, Church Property, Liberal Government

   • La Reforma
   • Reform War

6. Conservatives seek Spanish backing via Mon-Almonte Treaty

   Sep 26, 1859Labels: Mon Almonte, Conservative Leaders, Spain

   • Mon Almonte
   • Reform War

7. Juárez signs the McLane–Ocampo Treaty with the United States

   Dec 14, 1859Labels: McLane Ocampo, Benito Ju, United States

   • McLane Ocampo
   • Reform War

8. Liberal victory at Loma Alta shifts momentum

   Apr 24, 1860Labels: Battle of, Liberal Forces, Zacatecas

   • Loma Alta
   • Reform War

9. Liberal victory at Peñuelas continues the advance

   Jun 14, 1860Labels: Battle of, Liberal Army, Central-North

   • Pe uelas
   • Reform War

10. Battle of Silao weakens Miramón’s army

    Aug 10, 1860Labels: Battle of, Jes s, Miguel Miram

    • Silao
    • QROO Efem rides

11. Battle of Calpulalpan ends major fighting

    Dec 22, 1860Labels: Battle of, Liberal Victory, Miguel Miram

    • Calpulalpan
    • Reform War

12. Juárez enters Mexico City and restores Liberal government

    Jan 11, 1861Labels: Benito Ju, Mexico City, Liberal Restoration

    • Reform War
    • Calpulalpan