Centralist Mexico: Map & History
Centralist Mexico is mapped in the atlas for 1836 CE – 1847 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 2,144,956 km².
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The Centralist Republic of Mexico, or in the anglophone scholarship, the Central Republic, officially the Mexican Republic, was a unitary political regime established in Mexico on 23 October 1835, under a new constitution known as the Siete Leyes after conservatives repealed the federalist Constitution of 1824 and ended the First Mexican Republic. It would ultimately last until 1846, when the Constitution of 1824 was restored at the beginning of the Mexican–American War.
Modern Countries Once Part of Centralist Mexico
At its mapped extent, Centralist Mexico covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
- California, United States
- Sonora, Mexico
- Veracruz, Mexico
- Chihuahua, Mexico
- Oaxaca, Mexico
- Tamaulipas, Mexico
- Yucatán, Mexico
- Coahuila, Mexico
- Guerrero, Mexico
- Sinaloa, Mexico
- Arizona, United States
- Baja California, Mexico
- Michoacán, Mexico
- San Luis Potosí, Mexico
- Jalisco, Mexico
- Baja California Sur, Mexico
- Chiapas, Mexico
- Durango, Mexico
- Guanajuato, Mexico
- Nayarit, Mexico
- Puebla, Mexico
- Zacatecas, Mexico
- Nuevo León, Mexico
- Tabasco, Mexico
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Centralist Mexico's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Centralist Mexico in Depth
History
Santa Anna dissolved the national congress, state congresses, and replaced state governors and municipal governments with loyalists. He however also maintained that the Constitution of 1824 was still in effect and held elections for a new congress before the end of the year. Santa Anna at this point retired to his estate of Manga de Clavo to rule from the background, as he had during the Gomez Farias administration and he was replaced by Miguel Barragán.
On 23 October 1835, the newly elected bicameral congress decreed to unite and turn itself into a constituent congress tasked with drafting a new constitution. Barragan died of typhus in February 1836 upon which he was replaced by José Justo Corro.
Government
The Siete Leyes involved a change from the federal system of the First Republic to a unitary arrangement in which the states of Mexico were changed into departments subject to the direct control of Mexico City. State legislatures were reduced to departmental assemblies, small committees made up of only seven men, nonetheless popularly elected. Departmental governors were appointed by the central government from nominees provided by the departmental assemblies.
The bicameral legislature of the First Republic was preserved, although deputies and senators had to meet respective income requirements. Candidates to the presidency had to meet an even higher income requirement. The popular franchise was also restricted only to men earning a certain income.
Background
The First Mexican Empire fell in 1823, without having produced a constitution for the newly independent nation. Such a responsibility now fell upon the Supreme Executive Power, which was serving as a provisional government.
The controversy between centralism and federalism first notably emerged during the debates regarding the new constitution, through factions which would eventually become the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party.
Federalism prevailed, through the Constitution of 1824, but the newly established First Mexican Republic proved to be unstable, and presidential administrations were regularly interrupted by military coups.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Centralist Republic of Mexico (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Centralist Mexico: Key Facts
| Capital | Mexico City |
|---|---|
| Official language | Spanish |
| Founded | 23 October 1835 |
| Dissolved | 22 August 1846 |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
- Republic of Yucatán
- Republic of Texas
- Republic of the Río Grande
- California Republic
- Second Federal Republic of Mexico
Facts from Wikidata Q5062192 (CC0).
Centralist Mexico Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 2,144,956 km² in 1844 CE.
Centralist Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Centralist Mexico exist?
Centralist Mexico is dated to 1836 CE – 1847 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of Centralist Mexico?
The capital of Centralist Mexico was Mexico City.
How large was Centralist Mexico at its peak?
At its peak in 1844 Centralist Mexico covered about 2,144,956 km².
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