Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Maps vi
4. Illustrations vi
5. Introduction vii
6. 1. Origin of the Provincial Deputations 1
7. 2. Establishment of the Provincial Deputations in Mexico, 1812-1814 9
8. 3. Growth of the Provincial Deputations in Mexico, 1820—1821 23
9. 4. Continued Development of the Provincial Deputations in Mexico, 1821-1823 47
10. 5. Assumption of Power by the Provincial Deputations 61
11. 6. Attitude of the Provincial Deputations toward a New Congress 82
12. 7. Evolution of the Pioneer State Legislatures 92
13. 8. Establishment of Other State Legislatures 106
14. Appendix A: Deputies in Mexican Provincial Deputations Elected According to Spanish Constitution of 1812 131
15. Appendix B: Elections in February 1822 for 1822-1823 137
16. Appendix C: September 1823 Elections 145
17. Notes 155
18. Bibliography 201
19. Index 213