Can you correctly identify the long-lasting impacts of General Arredondo’s victory over the Green Flag rebellion?
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
Long-Lasting impacts
1. Spanish Control Over Texas: General Arredondo's victory solidified Spanish control over Texas and ensured the continued presence of Spanish authority in the region for some time.
2. Precedent Set to View Rebels as "Pirates": The victory over the Green Flag rebellion set a precedent for viewing rebels and independence movements as illegitimate and punishable acts of piracy. This perception would impact future rebellions and independence movements in Texas and other regions.
3. Mestizo Residents of Texas Encouraged to Mistrust Anglos: The defeat of the rebels by General Arredondo may have led to increased mistrust between the mestizo population in Texas and Anglo settlers. This mistrust could contribute to tensions and conflicts between these groups in the future.
4. Anglo Settlers See Spanish/Mexican Government as Tyrannical: The harsh tactics employed by General Arredondo during the suppression of the rebellion may have reinforced the perception among many Anglo settlers in Texas that the Spanish/Mexican government was tyrannical and oppressive. This sentiment would later fuel tensions and calls for independence among Anglo settlers.
5. Texas Becomes an Independent Mexican State: While General Arredondo's victory did not directly lead to Texas becoming an independent Mexican state, it was a significant event in the region's history that contributed to the overarching tensions and conflicts that eventually led to Texas seeking independence from Mexico.
6. American Filibusters Succeed in Their Aims: The defeat of the Green Flag rebellion and the continued Spanish/Mexican control over Texas may have motivated American filibusters (individuals who engaged in unauthorized military expeditions) to pursue their aims of acquiring Texas for the United States. This could have long-lasting political and territorial impacts.