Governor Military Towns Local, self-gvt.
CA: fringe Recruit ex-soldiers Petty criminals
Explore interior Mission Soledad (30 miles in) Little efforts inland
French English Observations?
Nikolai Rezanov S.F., 1806 Concepcion Arguello, 15
Peninsulars vs. criolles Indigenous oppression Spanish legitimacy?
Philosophy? Enlightenment Other rebellions Taxation
Criollo Rebellious Priest Children “outcry against tyranny”
Hidalgo: “Grito de Dolores” Revolt commences!
Independence Roman catholic supremacy Political equality ALL
Oblivious rebellion Backwater outpost
Garrisons, military loyal Spain
Little comforts - supplies from N. Spain Presidios/pueblos vs. Missions
Looting Monterrey, S.J. Cap. Pirate vessels (Argentine)
Indigenous Europe Africa
Spanish culture into 19 th ….and today Cities, architecture Language