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Here an article about how Black and Creole soldier made up most of the revolutionary army in Mexico and how two Black Men became leaders in the Revolution...
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The first to respond to Hidalgo’s plea were the enslaved indigenous blacks (Afro-Mexicanos) and many liberal creoles (Spaniards born in Mexico). During the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), it is estimated that 30 percent to 40 percent of the rebel army was comprised of mixed-race Mexicans or blacks.
As Hidalgo and his rag-tag army of 80,000 Indians, blacks, and Spanish Army deserters marched toward Mexico City, they were successful in every encounter mainly because of their huge numbers.
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As the rebel army retreated from Mexico City an explosion killed thousands. As Hidalgo tried to flee with the remnants of his army, he would be captured and executed on July 30, 1811, leaving the revolution in the hands of the black priest José María Morelos y Pavón.
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Joining the revolution, Guerrero quickly earned promotions for his leadership and bravery.
Now it was two Mexicans with African heritage — two blacks — who were leading the Mexican Revolution against Spain. In 1815, Morelos would be captured and executed. Guerrero, however, would continue to excel and would win victory after victory and in 1818, he was named General-in-chief of the Army of the South.
The revolution would rage on for another six years now in the hands of the black general,
The African connection to Mexico's war for independence
The first to respond to Hidalgo’s plea were the enslaved indigenous\u00a0blacks (Afro-Mexicanos) and many liberal creoles (Spaniards born in Mexico).
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The first to respond to Hidalgo’s plea were the enslaved indigenous blacks (Afro-Mexicanos) and many liberal creoles (Spaniards born in Mexico). During the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), it is estimated that 30 percent to 40 percent of the rebel army was comprised of mixed-race Mexicans or blacks.
As Hidalgo and his rag-tag army of 80,000 Indians, blacks, and Spanish Army deserters marched toward Mexico City, they were successful in every encounter mainly because of their huge numbers.
snip...
As the rebel army retreated from Mexico City an explosion killed thousands. As Hidalgo tried to flee with the remnants of his army, he would be captured and executed on July 30, 1811, leaving the revolution in the hands of the black priest José María Morelos y Pavón.
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Joining the revolution, Guerrero quickly earned promotions for his leadership and bravery.
Now it was two Mexicans with African heritage — two blacks — who were leading the Mexican Revolution against Spain. In 1815, Morelos would be captured and executed. Guerrero, however, would continue to excel and would win victory after victory and in 1818, he was named General-in-chief of the Army of the South.
The revolution would rage on for another six years now in the hands of the black general,
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