Long-Lasting Impacts
Not an Impact
Spanish Control Over Texas
Texas Becomes an Independent Mexican State
Anglo Settlers See Spanish/Mexican Government as Tyrannical
Precedent Set to View Rebels as "Pirates"
Mestizo Residents of Texas Encouraged to Mistrust Anglos
American Filibusters Succeed in Their Aims
The long-lasting impacts of these events include:
1. Spanish control over Texas: While not an immediate impact, this event laid the foundation for future events and developments in Texas history.
2. Texas becomes an independent Mexican state: This event led to the formation of the Republic of Texas, which eventually paved the way for Texas to become a U.S. state.
3. Anglo settlers seeing Spanish/Mexican government as tyrannical: This perception created a lasting divide between Anglo settlers and the Mexican government, leading to tensions and conflicts in Texas history.
4. Precedent set to view rebels as "pirates": This perception created a negative stereotype of rebels and those who advocated for Texas independence, which affected how they were viewed and treated by authorities.
5. Mestizo residents of Texas encouraged to mistrust Anglos: This event further exacerbated tensions between different ethnic groups in Texas, leading to divisions and conflicts between Mexicans and Anglos that still exist to some extent today.
6. American filibusters succeed in their aims: American filibusters, such as those led by individuals like William Walker, played a role in shaping the politics and future of Texas. These actions demonstrated the power and influence of American intervention in Texas affairs.