Question

which best describes what occurred in mexico following the institution of liberal reforms by benito juarez?
the government action gave rebels a reason to start a revolution.
the government action allowed the church to expand its reach.
the government action caused conflict between liberals and conservatives.
the government action caused conflict between spain and mexico.

Explanation:

Benito Juarez's liberal reforms in Mexico, such as limiting the power of the Catholic Church and the military - landed elite (conservatives), led to a conflict. The conservatives, who had significant power and influence before the reforms, opposed the liberal changes. These reforms were part of the La Reforma period. The liberals aimed for a more secular, democratic, and equal society, while the conservatives wanted to maintain the old order. This ideological and power - struggle led to a civil war (the Reform War) between liberals and conservatives.
The first option is incorrect as it was more of an internal conflict rather than a rebellion in the sense of a mass - based revolution against a foreign - like oppressor. The second option is wrong because the reforms were aimed at limiting the church's power, not expanding it. The fourth option is incorrect as the main conflict was internal (liberals vs conservatives) and not directly with Spain at this stage (Mexico had already achieved independence from Spain).

Answer:

The government action caused conflict between liberals and conservatives.