 The Restored Republic (1867–76) brought back liberal Benito Juárez as president, but liberals engaged in fierce ideological struggles among themselves between supporters of the radical Constitution of 1857 and moderate liberals.Following Juárez's death, moderate Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada succeeded him but was overthrown by General Porfirio Díaz, a hero of the Mexican victory over the French.Díaz led Mexico to a period of stability and economic growth.