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==History== | ==History== | ||
The Spanish did not begin to pacify the area until the second half of the 16th century, when Santa María de la Victoria was secured, slightly inland from the original Frontera location. However, in the meantime, the English had taken possession of the nearby Isla del Carmen and other points in the Gulf for piracy. In the beginning of the 18th century, Tabasco and Veracruz united to combat the pirate threat, and succeeded in expelling them | The Spanish did not begin to pacify the area until the second half of the 16th century, when Santa María de la Victoria was secured, slightly inland from the original Frontera location. However, in the meantime, the English had taken possession of the nearby Isla del Carmen and other points in the Gulf for piracy. In the beginning of the 18th century, Tabasco and Veracruz united to combat the pirate threat, and succeeded in expelling them. | ||
The first insurgent during the Mexican War of Independence in the state was José María Jiménez, who declared the state's independence in 1815. However, Jiménez was soon jailed and local authorities proclaimed allegiance to the Crown. The first state constitution was ratified in 1825. In 1883, the state was divided into seventeen municipalities. | The first insurgent during the Mexican War of Independence in the state was José María Jiménez, who declared the state's independence in 1815. However, Jiménez was soon jailed and local authorities proclaimed allegiance to the Crown. The first state constitution was ratified in 1825. In 1883, the state was divided into seventeen municipalities. | ||
The struggle between Liberals, who wanted a federal government, and Conservatives, who wanted a centralized government, played out in Tabasco with various skirmishes between the Liberals and the Conservatives. In 1829, the military in Campeche revolted against Mexico City and proclaimed its own government. Shortly after, Tabasco joined the movement and proclaimed a Conservative government.<br> | The struggle between Liberals, who wanted a federal government, and Conservatives, who wanted a centralized government, played out in Tabasco with various skirmishes between the Liberals and the Conservatives. In 1829, the military in Campeche revolted against Mexico City and proclaimed its own government. Shortly after, Tabasco joined the movement and proclaimed a Conservative government.<br> | ||
During the French Intervention in Mexico, the French took Villahermosa in 1862 installing a governor | During the French Intervention in Mexico, the French took Villahermosa in 1862 installing a governor. Tabasco forces retreated into the mountains. There were several skirmishes in 1863 when a small army was raised from various parts of the state and attacked the imperial army barracks in Comalcalco then moved onto Villahermosa in November 1863. Here they encountered imperialist troops where the insurgents won, expelling the French from the state.<br> | ||
Another important episode in the history of the state was the governorship of Tomás Garrido Canabal after the end of the Revolution who was elected in 1922, He implemented an ambitious socialist program, organizing unions and consolidating power though his Radical Socialist Party. | Another important episode in the history of the state was the governorship of Tomás Garrido Canabal after the end of the Revolution who was elected in 1922, He implemented an ambitious socialist program, organizing unions and consolidating power though his Radical Socialist Party. | ||
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