The British government decided to make the American<span> colonies pay a large share of the war debt from the French and Indian War. Through the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and other taxes, the British tried to collect taxes that the </span>American<span> people considered harsh.</span>
There’s answers already on another post if you look it up
Major Rafael Chacon, 1st New Mexico Cavalry.
Colonel Francisco Abreu, 1st New Mexico Cavalry.
Santiago Martin, 1st New Mexico Cavalry.
https://www.nps.gov/foun/learn/historyculture/new-mexico-volunteers.htm
Most South American countries gained independence between 1810 and 1830.
Umm which plan..? I'd guess they defended???