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Which power struggle did Rafael Carrera face during his military career and presidency?

  • liberal attempts to overturn the Catholic Church

  • Royalist attempts to reinstate the monarchy

  • Communist attempts to overthrow capitalism

  • Capitalist attempts to open free markets

Answer

During his military career and presidency, Rafael Carrera faced liberal attempts to overturn the Catholic Church. The liberals, who were inspired by the French Revolution, wanted to establish a secular government and to confiscate the Church's land and property. Carrera, who was a devout Catholic, opposed these reforms and used his military power to defend the Church.
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