Question

Which best describes what occurred in Mexico following the institution of liberal reforms by Benito Juarez?

The government action gave rebels a reason to start a revolution.
The government action allowed the church to expand its reach.
The government action caused conflict between liberals and conservatives.
The government action caused conflict between Spain and Mexico.

Answer 1

The government action caused conflict between liberals and conservatives.

Juárez’s liberal reforms (secularizing laws, restricting church and military privileges, land reform) provoked conservative backlash and led to the Reform War and ongoing conflict between the two factions.