Scholars highlight Hispanic role in American Revolution

Scholars highlight Hispanic role in American Revolution

By Rich TenorioIn 1780, Bernardo de Galvez, the Spanish colonial general of Louisiana, led an attack on the British in present-day Mobile, Ala. Galvez’s forces were diverse – including white, Black and indigenous soldiers from the Spanish colonies. Together they defeated the British, perhaps diverting the redcoats from sending reinforcements against the rebellious American colonists. It’s a little-known story of Hispanic and Latino contributions…