- Origin of the State of Jalisco
- Prehispanic era
- During the colony
- The independence
- From the 19th century to the present
The origin of Jalisco, including pre-Hispanic times, dates back to at least 7000 years ago, although some remains found seem to show human presence from 15,000 years ago.
In any case, it is in the year 618 AD. C. when the first known entity that reminds the current territory appears: the Kingdom of Jalisco founded by the Toltecas.
The State of Jalisco is one of those that make up the United States of Mexico. Its capital is in Guadalajara, which is also its most populated city.
Its name is a good example of the indigenous influence, since it arises from the union of three words in Nahuatl. The whole comes to mean "On the sand surface."
You may also be interested in the traditions and customs of Jalisco.
Origin of the State of Jalisco
Prehispanic era
Already around the year 100 there is evidence of the development of a culture settled in the coastal area of Jalisco. It is the one that has left remains such as those of Ixtépete or Autlán.
As an important milestone within pre-Hispanic times is the founding of the Kingdom of Jalisco in 618 AD. C. by the Toltecas.
These manage to develop one of the most outstanding manors in the region. Their influence is located, above all, in the west of the current state, from where they traded with other peoples of Mesoamerica.
Equally remarkable is the appearance of the Cocas, in the Guadalajara area. From them arises the name "tapatio", which is still used by the inhabitants of the area.
During the colony
Spanish colonial expansion into the western part of what was New Spain begins in 1521.
After a few years of war, on January 25, 1531 the "Kingdom of Nueva Galicia" was born, a precedent of the current State of Jalisco.
A few years later another event occurs that marks the development of Jalisco as a territory. Guadalajara becomes, on December 10, 1560, the capital of Nueva Galicia, thus gaining importance throughout the country.
The independence
Jalisco joins the fight for the independence of Mexico very soon. In October 1810, the insurgent troops begin their fight to liberate Nueva Galicia. In just one month, on November 11, they managed to enter Guadalajara, taking the city.
After the triumph against the Spanish viceroyalty, the Kingdom of Nueva Galicia became the Department of Jalisco.
From the 19th century to the present
Once independence was achieved, the question remained of how the new country would develop. In many places, including Jalisco, there was a power struggle between the federalists and the centralists, not forgetting those who called for complete autonomy.
The first winners of this dispute were the supporters of federalism. In this way, Prisciliano Sánchez, one of the most important figures in this movement, was the first Governor of the future State.
The State of Jalisco is thus declared a Free and Sovereign State on June 16, 1823. To fit in with the national laws, it was necessary to wait for the Mexican National Congress to approve the Federal Constitutive Act.
In its article 50 the organization of the country was described, approving the bases of federalism. On February 7, 1824, Jalisco swore in these laws.
References
- Jalisco, State Government. History of Jalisco. Obtained from visita.jalisco.gob.mx
- The weather. Origin and history of Jalisco. Obtained from elclima.com.mx
- History. Jalisco. Retrieved from history.com
- Schmal, John. Sixteenth Century Indigenous Jalisco. Retrieved from houstonculture.org
- World Guides. Guadalajara History Facts and Timeline. Retrieved from world-guides.com