1) The author divides Mexico into two regions. What are they and what is the difference between them? Why is it necessary, for this paper, to divide Mexico?
2) In addition to distinguishing regions, Robert Patch bases this discussion of the definition of some key terms: How does he define “resistance”? (p. 12) On p. 13, there is a distinction made between rebellion and revolution. What is this distinction?
3) After you finish this reading, why do you think that the “Spanish found it essential to preserve a great deal of the indigenous society” (p. 13)?
4) The author lists three primary ways in which the Spanish tried to preserve the indigenous society. What were these?
5) How (why) is religion a “crucial area of resistance”?
6) What other areas of resistance does one find in the article?
7) Why were the Yaquis “more successful than most Mexican Indians in resisting Spanish colonialism”? (p. 19) What difference would the existence of precious metals have made in the events?
8) On p. 19, the author discusses a “pattern” in southern revolts. Discuss some of the common characteristics.
9) The article that we read by William F. Connell, “Because I was Drunk...” relates very closely to this reading. Think about Connell - In what region of Mexico did the events of 1692 take place? In general do you think the events as described in Connell’s article follow the pattern established by Robert Patch in today’s reading? (see question 8 above).
10) Who were the Tzotzil and the Chol? (p. 21)
11) Who were the soldiers of the virgin and what happened in 1712 in Chiapas. Please try to answer this question with some details that you consider significant – why are they significant?
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