If you mean the war between 1810 and 1821 when Mexico fought and won its War of Independence, it was against Spain. The conflict known as Mexican Revolution, between 1910 and 1921 was a civil war...
In my own opinion no. Mexican name has nothing to do with a persons nationality. no. people with Mexican names like Packo or Gerardo or Julianne are pure Mexicans and people with names like Michael...
You go to your Mexican Consulate found in your residing state and there you can call to make an appointment and get your passport and matricula. In the related links section there is a list of...