The Texas insurrection began long before those first shots in the town of Gonzales on October 2, 1835. While this small skirmish is considered the first battle of Texas’ War of Independence the roots and tensions behind it were deep seeded. Of the multiplicity of factors the led to the revolution it is important to look closely at not only the vast cultural differences between the settlers and their Mexican counterparts, but also at their political differences, the physical location of Texas, and the state of Mexico at the time.
Cultural Differences and Racism:
When dissecting the roots of the revolution one of the most apparent causes of the rising tensions was the distinct cultural differences between the two cultures. The Anglo settlers were culturally American and had very little in common with Mexican citizens. While Mexico pushed for Anglo settlers to make tremendous cultural changes like learning Spanish and converting to Catholicism the new settlers …show more content…
For instance the military in Texas would often be used for collection of taxes and tithes (h; this proved to be far too reminiscent of the British troops pre-American Revolution. The role of the Mexican military would played a key part in the growing tensions between the two people. Location:
When examine all the factors leading up the revolution it is important to also note the physical location of Texas. Texas was completely isolated from both Mexican and American governments. The vast difference in location from Mexico City at the time allowed Anglo settlers to become increasingly estranged from the Mexican government over time. This difference in location also made it difficult for Mexican authorities to control the Anglo settlers. Without any effective control the settlers became accustomed to doing as they pleased.
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Cultural Differences and Racism:
When dissecting the roots of the revolution one of the most apparent causes of the rising tensions was the distinct cultural differences between the two cultures. The Anglo settlers were culturally American and had very little in common with Mexican citizens. While Mexico pushed for Anglo settlers to make tremendous cultural changes like learning Spanish and converting to Catholicism the new settlers …show more content…
For instance the military in Texas would often be used for collection of taxes and tithes (h; this proved to be far too reminiscent of the British troops pre-American Revolution. The role of the Mexican military would played a key part in the growing tensions between the two people. Location:
When examine all the factors leading up the revolution it is important to also note the physical location of Texas. Texas was completely isolated from both Mexican and American governments. The vast difference in location from Mexico City at the time allowed Anglo settlers to become increasingly estranged from the Mexican government over time. This difference in location also made it difficult for Mexican authorities to control the Anglo settlers. Without any effective control the settlers became accustomed to doing as they pleased.
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