Mexican forces were engaged in a protracted and challenging conflict against the Texian settlers who sought independence. In 1836, Mexico was a nation grappling with the profound instability that defined much of its post-independence era.
Post-Independence Instability and the 1836 Mexican State Resistance
Socially, the year was marked by a pervasive sense of uncertainty. Compounding this was the persistent problem of political instability, which discouraged foreign investment and disrupted trade.
The centralist project, as envisioned by Santa Anna, had not succeeded in bringing stability. Following the ousting of the federalist administration of Valentín Gómez Farías, Santa Anna consolidated power, promoting the Siete Leyes (Seven Laws) in 1835.
PostIndependence Instability and the Mexican Nation in 1836
Resistance in the States The implementation of the Siete Leyes triggered immediate and fierce opposition from various Mexican states. The state not only refused to comply with the new laws but also formed a military coalition with other dissenting states, including Coahuila and Texas.
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