Texas’ role in the Mexican War of Independence
Texas was a province of Mexico, few inhabitants, edge of the frontier. Many Americans who had a relationship with Spanish Mexico were inspired by the
speeches of Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1810. He demanded equality for all people in Mexico. He led an uprising against the Spanish government. Those involved were Indians, mestizos, and priests living in missions all across Mexico. An American who fought in the Mexican Revolution was Dr. James
Long.
The war had a huge impact on the development of Texas. When Mexico gained independence, they wrote and approved of the Constitution of 1824. The creation of a federal democratic government was the reason many Americans decided to move to Texas as colonists. This would be the same type of government they lived under in the United States.
speeches of Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1810. He demanded equality for all people in Mexico. He led an uprising against the Spanish government. Those involved were Indians, mestizos, and priests living in missions all across Mexico. An American who fought in the Mexican Revolution was Dr. James
Long.
The war had a huge impact on the development of Texas. When Mexico gained independence, they wrote and approved of the Constitution of 1824. The creation of a federal democratic government was the reason many Americans decided to move to Texas as colonists. This would be the same type of government they lived under in the United States.