Post by Tekpatzin on Feb 5, 2004 16:23:04 GMT -5
February 02, 1848 marked the 156th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
This treaty ceased the armed conflict of the United States with Mexico of which Mexico lost more than half of its territory which today is the Southwestern part of the United States. As a symbol of U.S. imperialistic, colonial aggression, the end result were that some Mexicans now found themselves residing in the United States. Although the treaty was to guarantee the rights and privileges of U.S. citizens, which includes the rights guaranteed under the constitution, the treaty also included the recognition of property rights under Spanish land grants.
The result was the contrary. They were to endure a second class citizenship and treated as a foreigner in their own land. Non recognition of claims to Spanish land grants caused displacement of most of the Mexican landowners
in this newly occupied territory that was formerly Mexico.
February 02, not only is significant to the socio-economic and political condition of Mexicans and their descendents here in the U.S. Southwest, but also is a continuation of the imperialistic and colonial aggression inflicted by not just the United States, but that of Spain, Mexico and other European nations since October 12, 1492. The war of resistance of the Western Hemisphere by indigenous peoples began in 1492. The continuation
of that pan indigenous revolt and resistance is regionalized by the aftermath of the U.S. occupation.
The treaty is nothing but an agreement amongst thieves, Mexico and the United States. Mexico acquired its territory in their war against the other thief Spain. All three have been and continue to be the aggressors in
this continuos war against indigenous peoples.
Monday, February 02, 1887: A law was passed that prohibits the use of Indian languages in schools.
This treaty ceased the armed conflict of the United States with Mexico of which Mexico lost more than half of its territory which today is the Southwestern part of the United States. As a symbol of U.S. imperialistic, colonial aggression, the end result were that some Mexicans now found themselves residing in the United States. Although the treaty was to guarantee the rights and privileges of U.S. citizens, which includes the rights guaranteed under the constitution, the treaty also included the recognition of property rights under Spanish land grants.
The result was the contrary. They were to endure a second class citizenship and treated as a foreigner in their own land. Non recognition of claims to Spanish land grants caused displacement of most of the Mexican landowners
in this newly occupied territory that was formerly Mexico.
February 02, not only is significant to the socio-economic and political condition of Mexicans and their descendents here in the U.S. Southwest, but also is a continuation of the imperialistic and colonial aggression inflicted by not just the United States, but that of Spain, Mexico and other European nations since October 12, 1492. The war of resistance of the Western Hemisphere by indigenous peoples began in 1492. The continuation
of that pan indigenous revolt and resistance is regionalized by the aftermath of the U.S. occupation.
The treaty is nothing but an agreement amongst thieves, Mexico and the United States. Mexico acquired its territory in their war against the other thief Spain. All three have been and continue to be the aggressors in
this continuos war against indigenous peoples.
Monday, February 02, 1887: A law was passed that prohibits the use of Indian languages in schools.
