Lands’ lead bread “, development and decline of the hacienda of Cuisillos

Abstract

This paper is a brief summary of the historical trajectory of the Hacienda
of Cuisillos, Jalisco. The interest in such property lies, firstly, to contribute
to historiographical knowledge about the central area of the state of
Jalisco, and secondly, to make relevant the changes and continuities experienced
in a farm such as Cuisillos along its nearly 400 years, similar to
other large properties in western Mexico. The work begins with an overview
of how the property was consolidated, emphasizing its important
role, especially for the supply of Guadalajara, capital of the vast territory
then known as Nueva Galicia. Then continues with an analysis of the
property after different owners own the place throughout the colonial
era and during the independence period. Finally, we conducted a breakdown
of how Cuisillos lost their land to peasants living in villages and
peons of the haciendas. Haciendas that had monopolised the land in the
Valley of Tala.