Cultural Contrasts in Colonial Texas - Anglos vs Mexicans

The cultural differences between Anglos and Mexicans in Colonial Texas were evident through contrasting perspectives on power structures, military involvement, slavery, and governance. Anglos advocated for civilian rule and believed in the military serving the people, while Mexicans emphasized power centers in the Army, Catholic Church, and wealthy revolution leaders. These differences, along with views on slavery, highlighted the complexities of colonial Texas society.

• Colonial Texas
• Anglos
• Mexicans
• Cultural Differences
• Power Structures

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1. Week 12 Online Assignment Read the slides of this presentation. Complete the graphic organizer on the last slide.

2. Cultural Differences in Colonial Texas Anglos vs. Mexicans Distrust: The United States was a power on the rise, and Mexico feared it would try to take Texas. The U.S. had recently purchased the Louisiana territory. (right next to Mexico) The U.S. offered to buy Texas for $1 million, but Mexico refused.

3. Cultural Differences in Colonial Texas Anglo perspective: The U.S. was born out of a revolution, but believed the military should serve the people. The U.S. believed civilians should rule the

4. Cultural Differences in Colonial Texas Mexican Perspective There should be three centers of power: The Army- did not have to answer to the civilians, could put someone in jail without charging them with a crime. The Catholic Church- leaders of the church played an important role in government. Leaders of the Mexican Revolution (the wealthy) because of their wealth and their service to Mexico, they should have power.

5. Cultural Differences in Colonial Texas Slavery: Mexico did not allow slavery. MX did let settlers to bring in slaves for a while because the settlers would not come without their slaves and Mexico was desperate to settle East Texas. Later they tried to ban slavery but could not enforce it.

6. Mexican Perspective AngloPerspective Shared Views