HIST 125 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Emaciation, White Supremacy, Mexicans Of European Descent
16 Nov 2016
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Mexico gains independence in 1821, direct result of napoleons shenanigans. Caste wars (1847-1890s) mexico - white mexicans vs nonwhite mexicans. Native american indigenous people, mestizos, as long as elites are fighting amongst themselves. Rebel groups put aside differences to fight against the white folks in the capitol. Among land redistribution big in 1940s they also want to get rid of the cast system. Entirely on parentage but if you are too dark you are placed in a lower caste. They are pushed by the incursions of the white folks that are being cast on them. In early 1850s, skip over pretext, and collect taxes directly. Weaponry were wrapped in grease paper and you had to rip open with your teeth to load. Cartridge this grease was made by pig and cow fat. Rumors that english rulers deliberately sending these pig and cow fats so that the muslim and.
