Mexico's so-called 1835 Constitution was not a formal, fully-fledged constitution, but two documents that amended the 1824 Constitution in a way that substantially changed the character of Mexican government: the Siete Leyes (Seven Laws) of 1835 and the 1836 Constitution Laws. This article needs to be wikified. ... A Mechanical Translation in English is available. ...

Historical Context

In the early 19th century, Mexico was politically unstable. The federal government was weak, because although the 1824 Constitution was almost identical to the United States Constitution, Mexico did not have the advantage of the landmark United States Supreme Court decision, McCulloch v. Maryland and thus states felt free to countermand federal law – and that allowed corrupt politicians to flourish. Many wanted to fill the vacuum of power, including the Vatican, which owned more than half of all land in Mexico, regional strongmen who controlled state governments, and the York Rite Masons. Spain wanted to reestablish its old colonial empire. France wanted to add Mexico to its list of colonies. Great Britain apparently saw an independent Mexico as an ally that could limit the growth of the US. The United States saw European interests as contrary to the Monroe Doctrine, but the Monroe Doctrine in part was an attempt to keep Europeans from creating colonies in territories it coveted for itself. The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. ... The Supreme Court of the United States is the supreme court in the United States. ... Holding Although the Constitution does not specifically give Congress the power to establish a bank, it does delegate the ability to control national economic policy, which a bank can be considered part of. ... The United Mexican States (Estados Unidos Mexicanos or Mexico) comprises 31 states (estados) and one federal district (Distrito Federal), which contains the capital, Mexico City. ... The York Rite is one of the two main branches of Freemasonry in the United States which a Master Mason may decide to join for further exposure to Masonic knowledge, the other branch being the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. ... U.S. President James Monroe. ...

Perhaps Yorkino Manuel Gómez Pedraza was centrist enough to be described variously as a moderate liberal and as a conservative, and part of Mexico's upper-middle-class ruling élite of hombres de bien ("honest men"). When he seemed set to succeed Guadalupe Victoria as president, though, conservative Vicente Guerrero staged a coup d'état and assumed the presidency on 1 April 1829. Between liberals such as Simón Bolívar who objected to the violent coup, and conservatives who objected to Guerrero's ordering an immediate abolition of slavery and emancipation of all slaves, he had few friends. Guerrero was deposed in a counter-coup on 4 December 1829, and was killed on orders of General Anastasio Bustamante. Manuel Gómez Pedraza Manuel Gómez Pedraza was president of Mexico from 1832 to 1833. ... Guadalupe Victoria, born José Miguel Ramón Adaucto Fernández y Félix in the state of Durango, served as the first President of Mexico from 1824 to 1829. ... Vicente Ramón Guerrero Saldaña (10 August 1782 – 14 February 1831) was one of the leaders of Mexicos struggle for independence from Spain and an early President of Mexico. ... A coup détat (pronounced ), or simply a coup, is the sudden overthrow of a government against the volonté générale formed by the majority of the citizenry, usually done by a smaller supposedly weaker body that just replaces the top power figures. ... April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios (July 24, 1783 – December 17, 1830) was a South American revolutionary leader. ... The Buxton Memorial Fountain, celebrating the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, London. ... December 4 is the 338th day (339th on leap years) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Anastasio Bustamante (1780-1853) was President of Mexico from 1832 to 1833 and then from 1839 to 1841. ...

José María Bocanegra was president from 18 December 1833 to 23 December 1833 In 1833, Antonio López de Santa Anna was elected president and but he did not take an active role, and the actual chores fell to his Vice-President Valentín Gómez Farías to be acting president. Gómez Farías, a liberal, used his influence to enact the "Reforms of 1833" under the slogan of "religión y fueros". They included the abolition of civil laws which required tithing, state control of public education and the all Church property, the suppression of religious orders, the formation of a body for administering government funds, and the reform of the military, signaling the end of the army's power and the formation of militias. José María Bocanegra (1787-1862) was a Mexican politician. ... December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... December 23 is the 357th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (358th in leap years). ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Antonio López de Santa Anna Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón (21 February 1794 – 21 June 1876) was a 19th century Mexican general and dictator. ... Valentín Gómez Farías Valentín Gómez Farías (14 February 1781 – 5 July 1858) was twice acting president of Mexico in the 1830s and 1840s. ...

Gómez Farías' plan to root out corruption stepped on some powerful toes among the military and wealthy landowners and Catholic church. Santa Anna, a long-time liberal, announced that he supported the Conservative Party, and assumed control of Mexico on 29 April 1834. He asked the legislature for the Siete Leyes (Seven Laws), which passed on 15 December 1835, then declared martial law, and started to put down the revolts which had broken out in several states, first capturing 3000 soldiers in a two-hour battle agsint Zacatecan militia, led by Francisco García on 12 May 1835, then moving on to begin a 13-day siege of the Alamo in San Antonio de Béxar in Coahuila y Tejas, ending on 6 March with the death of all but two dozen surviving women and children, as well as Jim Bowie's slave Sam and Lt. Colonel Travis' slave Joe, all of whom were released after the battle. Santa Anna's right wing defeated a second Texican force near Goliad, while Santa Anna then proceeded to march on San Jacinto. April 29 is the 119th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (120th in leap years). ... 1834 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... This article needs to be wikified. ... December 15 is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... | Come and take it, slogan of the Texas Revolution 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... May 12 is the 132nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (133rd in leap years). ... | Come and take it, slogan of the Texas Revolution 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants Republic of Mexico Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas Commanders Antonio López de Santa Anna Pérez de Lebrón William Travis Jim Bowie David Crockett Strength 1,600 in attack 183 to 250 Casualties 300 to 400 dead 183 to 250 dead {{{notes}}} The Battle of the... Nickname: Alamo City, Countdown City, River City, Military City, USA, Saytown Motto: Official website: www. ... Coahuila y Tejas (or Coahuila and Texas) was one of the constituent states of the newly established United Mexican States under its 1824 Constitution. ... March 6 is the 65th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (66th in Leap years). ... James Bowie James Bowie (1796 - March 6, 1836), aka Jim Bowie, was a 19th century pioneer and soldier who took a prominent part in the Texas Revolution and was killed at the Battle of the Alamo. ... William Barret Travis (August 1809–March 6, 1836) was an early figure in Texas history. ... Goliad is a city located in Goliad County, Texas. ...

In a sneak attack on the 1200 Mexican troops at the Battle of San Jacinto on 21 April 1836, the Texicans killed 600 and took 730 prisoner, with the rest – including Santa Anna – escaping. Combatants Mexico Texas Commanders Antonio López de Santa Anna Sam Houston Strength about 1,200 910 Casualties 630 killed, 208 wounded, 730 captured 9 killed, 30 wounded {{{notes}}} The Battle of San Jacinto, fought on April 21, 1836, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. ... April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ... Charles Darwin 1836 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

José Justo Corro became acting president of Mexico with Santa Anna's capture but was replaced with conservative Anastasio Bustamante after two months. José Justo Corro (1794-1864) was interim president of Mexico for two months in 1837. ... Anastasio Bustamante (1780-1853) was President of Mexico from 1832 to 1833 and then from 1839 to 1841. ...

It was while Bustamante was in office that the 1836 Constitution Laws were adopted on 30 December 1836. A Mechanical Translation in English is available. ... December 30 is the 364th day of the year (365th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 1 day remaining. ... Charles Darwin 1836 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

These amendments to the 1824 Constitution provided many reforms, but their primary effect was to strengthen the central government at a time when the independence of Mexico was in jeopardy.