072: The Revolt of Los Angeles: Tales of Mexican California Part 3

Join me for another excerpt from Antonio Franco Coronel's memoirs, Tales of Mexican California . In this episode, we hear about the events of 1846, when the US military began its invasion and occupation of California. Coronel recounts Marine Captain Gillespie's heavy-handed rule in Los Angeles, local reactions to U.S. occupation, and the events leading to the (likely avoidable) revolt of the Pueblo of Los Angeles' residents against Gillespie and the U.S. occupiers. Antonio Coronel's account provides rich, firsthand insights into California's complex history during the Mexican-American War. 00:00 Introduction to Antonio Franco Cordone's Memoirs 01:10 Context of the Mexican-American War 03:41 Captain Gillespie's Oppressive Rule 07:50 The Revolt Against Gillespie 15:35 The Siege and Surrender of Gillespie 26:13 Conclusion and Reflections Send a Comment. Support the show Give a one-time donation Learn more about the California Frontier Project: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Contact: damian@californiafrontier.net

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072: The Revolt of Los Angeles: Tales of Mexican California Part 3 is an episode from California Frontier by Damian Bacich, Ph.D..

This episode is 24:12 long.

This episode was published on Mar 13, 2025.

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