Title: The Wars of Mexico Throughout History
Headings: The Wars of Mexico
The Wars of Mexico
The History Mexican Conflicts From the Aztecs to the 20th Century
The Rise of the Aztecs
The Conquest (1519—1522)
Independence from Spain (1810—1821)
The Loss of Texas (1835—1836)
The Pastry War (1838—1839)
The Mexican-American War (1846—1848)
The Reform War (1857—1860)
The French Intervention (1861—1867)
The Mexican Revolution (1910—1920)
The Cristero War (1926—1929)
World War Two (1939—1945)

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The Cristero War (1926—1929)
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In 1926, Mexicans (who had apparently forgotten about the disastrous Reform War of 1857) once again went to war over religion. During the turmoil of the Mexican Revolution, a new constitution had been adopted in 1917. It allowed for freedom of religion, separation of church and state, and secular education. Ardent Catholics had bided their time, but by 1926, it had become evident that these provisions were not likely to be rescinded and fighting began breaking out. The rebels called themselves “Cristeros” because they were fighting for Christ. In 1929, an agreement was reached with the help of foreign diplomats. While the laws stayed on the books, certain provisions would go unenforced. 11
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World War Two (1939—1945)
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Mexico tried to remain neutral at the onset of World War Two, but soon faced pressure from both sides. Eventually, deciding to join the allied forces, Mexico closed its ports to German ships.