This period saw the passage of a law restricting the ability of religious institutions to own land, sponsored by and named for Miguel Lerdo de Tejada, as well as the 1857 promulgation of a new constitution on the 47th anniversary of the Grito de Dolores.
During the early stages of this period, the caudillo Juan Alvarez led a guerilla uprising, and this period saw a major success for one side when Miguel Miramon abandoned the capital. One side during this period was motivated by the demands for fueros, or "privileges," and this period saw a coup against a constitutional president by General Felix Zuloaga. This period saw the passage of a law restricting the ability of religious institutions to own land, sponsored by and named for Miguel Lerdo de Tejada, as well as the 1857 promulgation of a new constitution on the 47th anniversary of the Grito de Dolores. This period began with the issuance of the Plan of Ayutla against Santa Anna and ended with the deposition of Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada by Porfirio Diaz. For 10 points, identify this period of Mexican history mostly contemporaneous with the presidency of Benito Juarez, so named for the liberal legislation enacted throughout its duration.
During the early stages of this period, the caudillo Juan Alvarez led a guerilla uprising, and this period saw a major success for one side when Miguel Miramon abandoned the capital.
La Reforma [or The Reform; or the War of the Reform]