The Maya peninsula republic whose federalist constitution, naval victory over Mexico, and Caste War crisis made it the most strategically contested separatist state in nineteenth-century North America.
Republic of Yucatán — the federalist republic that declared independence from centralist Mexico in 1841 under Governor Miguel Barbachano, the Yucatecan elite whose geographic isolation on the Maya peninsula, distinct Creole and Maya culture, and fury at Santa Anna's abolition of the federalist constitution of 1824 drove them to raise their own flag and negotiate independently with Texas and the United States in the most sustained act of regional separatism in Mexican history. The Republic of Yucatán world — whose small navy under Commodore Pedro Sainz de Baranda had already made history in 1821 by capturing the last Spanish loyalist stronghold in Mexico, and whose republic successfully repelled Mexican naval attacks and maintained de facto independence through two separate periods, 1841 to 1843 and 1846 to 1848, until the catastrophic Caste War of Yucatán — the Maya uprising of 1847 whose rebel forces nearly drove the Creole population into the sea — forced the Yucatecan government to seek reintegration with Mexico in exchange for military assistance, ending the republic's independence in one of history's most dramatic reversals of separatist fortune. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that peninsula and Maya legacy with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive t-shirts that carry historical flags of Mexico. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the proud history of Mexico.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality t-shirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more details about this t-shirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand unisex t-shirt • 100% cotton Gildan t-shirt. Soft, comfy, pre-shrunk jersey knit • Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester • Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Classic fit, taped neck and shoulders for soft feel • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem for more durability • Fabric weight: 5.0-5.3 oz./yd² (170-180 g/m²)
