Why were Catholic priests so instrumental in the Mexican independence movement?
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There were many things happening all at once when Mexico became independent.
The world saw a free America and the Old World saw the cost to Britain in it's attempt to maintain control over the colonies.
The Franciscan order was very good at utilizing the local folklore to communicate the Gospel message and in doing so, helped establish a new people with a new way of life... the Tejano culture in the north. A ministry of hope is great at stirring the spirit of change.
The Mexicans learned of the US Constitution and liked what it contained, but some differed in their approach by favoring a stronger central government and preferred this idea over states' rights. This centralized government became key for the corruption to dominate the people of Mexico and keep it from becoming one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
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