Mexico experienced constant conflict between conservatives and liberals after establishing a federal republican government in 1824. Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna was elected president as a liberal but governed as a centralist, ignoring the constitution. His inconsistent leadership contributed to ongoing tensions between political factions that sometimes erupted into war. Reforms initiated by liberals led to a new constitution and civil war in the late 1850s, with liberals emerging victorious led by Benito Juarez.

2. In 1832, Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna was elected president. He was elected as a liberal, but governed as a centralist and ignored the Mexican constitution.

4. The 1880s saw a railroad boom, mining code reformation, and landowners were given hydrocarbon rights.

5. Manuel Gonzalez was the president during this time. He had the constitution revised so he cold be reelected, which he was about 4 times.

6. By the end of the 19th century, new land survey laws allowed landholding concentration. Communities were expanding.