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180. Reform War. [Sp. Guerra de la Reform a.] A civil war in Mexico, 1857-61. It arose out of the adoption (Feb. 5, 1857) of the present constitution of Mexico, which greatly restricted the power of the clergy. This, and some acts of President Com on fort which were regarded as hostile to the church, led to a reaction and the deposition of Com on fort (Jan. 21, 1858). His legal succe or, Juarez, established a government at Vera Cruz (May 4, 1858), and this became the focus of the "liberal," "reform," or "constitutional" party. made Zuloaga president of Mexico, but he was deposed on Dec. 23, 1858, and General Miramon, their principal mil i The reactionists guerrilla parties. Some of the chief events were: Reactionist victory at Salamanca in Guanajuato, March 9-10, 1858, followed by the surrender of the liberals under Parrodi at Guadalajara; Miramon and Mejia occupy San Luis Potosí Sept. 12, and defeat Vidaurri at Ahualulco