Join me for another excerpt from Antonio Franco Coronel's memoirs, Tales of Mexican California.
In this episode, we hear about the events of 1846, when the US military began its invasion and occupation of California. Coronel recounts Marine Captain Gillespie's heavy-handed rule in Los Angeles, local reactions to U.S. occupation, and the events leading to the (likely avoidable) revolt of the Pueblo of Los Angeles' residents against Gillespie and the U.S. occupiers.
Antonio Coronel's account provides rich, firsthand insights into California's complex history during the Mexican-American War.
00:00 Introduction to Antonio Franco Cordone's Memoirs
01:10 Context of the Mexican-American War
03:41 Captain Gillespie's Oppressive Rule
07:50 The Revolt Against Gillespie
15:35 The Siege and Surrender of Gillespie
26:13 Conclusion and Reflections
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