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Maximilian lost the support of Mexican conservatives due to his implementation of what policies?
Conservative policies
Currency policies
Liberal policies
Authoritarian policies
Answer
Liberal policies, such as secularization, land reform, and the promotion of individual rights, were unpopular with Mexican conservatives, who wanted to retain the Catholic Church's power and influence. Maximilian's support of liberal policies alienated the conservative supporters who had helped him to gain power.
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