For numerous reasons the Mexican Republic period has largely been neglected or marginalized by the historians pen. The purpose of this brief essay is to discuss the political life of Padre Antonio Jos Mart nez. In 1956 Tijerina was invited to come to New Mexico by the Penitentes. The Penitentes had seen something in him that was special and uniquely different, for he was deeply religious and charismatic and he had a fiery orator that fascinated and inspired all who were present. The Penitentes told him of a hidden war that had been waged against our people to dispossess us of our sovereignty and they believed he would be the one to lead us in to battle.
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These people dismiss this hypothesis based on their misconception that the United States is an eternal institution that will strive perpetually. The Demographic Future of El Norte Ignacio Mart nez Power resides in numbers. For the Chicano people they are our greatest asset, and the foundation that will secure our future as a nation. Until the late 1800's our numbers in El Norte had been minimal, the result being a constant and relentless attack on our culture and livelihood. With the onset of the Mexican Revolution Mexicanos, tired and fearful of the unstable situation in Mexico, rushed to the United States to seek safety and economic stability.