Question

Compare and contrast the causes and effects of the aroostook war with the texas war for independence.

Answer 1

Answer:

Texas war for independence (1835-1836)

Causes:

• The 1835 Constitution, promulgated by the Mexican government, which replaced the 1824 Constitution. This Constitution changed the federal government system of Mexico for a centralized system. For this reason, Texas lost its political autonomy.
• The 1835 Constitution banned slavery in Mexican territory, causing a great impact on the texan economy.
• Trade between Texas and the US was increasing at that time.

Effects:

• Independence of the Republic of Texas, recognized by the signing of the Velasco Treaty (Mexico did not recognize Texas as an independent state).
• There were numerous human casualties on both sides, product of the battles.

Aroostook war (1838-1839)

Causes:

• The border between the state of Maine (USA) and the British colony of New Bronswick (British North America) was not clearly defined.

Effects:

• The 1841 Webster-Ashburton treaty defined the territorial boundary between the state of Maine and the British colony of New Brunswick permanently.
• The conflict had a diplomatic solution, so there were no human casualties.

Explanation:

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Comparing both situations, we can understand:

Causes:

• In both cases, the main cause of the conflict responds to an economic factor, which is derived from the use of a disputed land.
• The Texan settlers (Americans and Mexicans) acted jointly. The inhabitants of the Aroostook region were considered intruders by one side or another.

Effects:

• In both cases, limits were defined for the territories in conflict.
• Texas revolt produced many human casualties. Aroostook war didn´t.