5 Nov 1847 Jahr - Yucatan Puppet State

Beschreibung:

The Republic of Yucatan had been de facto independent since March 16th of 1841 and was quite successful; opening diplomatic relations with the United States, Colombia, Guatemala and Texas. However, in June of 1847, a large number of native Mayans took attacked from within the republic, and within only a few months, drew the Yucatan government to the coastal cities.

The President sent representatives to Jamaica, Cuba and Baltimore to try and receive foreign aid. However, the British and French interests in Mexico kept them from aiding the republic and the Spanish had long since abandoned claims to the North American mainland.

Fortunately for Yucatan, the United States had already occupied Tabasco in the Mexican-American War and with their history in the Seminole Wars, were confident in their abilities to fight the Maya.

After a short debate in congress, the United States of America decided to establish the Yucatan as a 'Commonwealth', essentially a puppet state. The US claims this date as the start of the Mayan War, but fighting wouldn't be properly established until February 1855.