The Black Bean Episode

Season 03 : The American Southwest
Episode 15 : The Black Bean Episode : Ciudad Mier, Mexico

Becoming a prisoner of war is obviously not a favorable situation. Today there are global rules that determine how those prisoners should be treated, but it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the conditions POWs are held in are far from comfortable. Even in the 1800s, the governments of North America agreed that prisoners should be treated humanely, meaning they would be protected from violence or unjust execution. Sometimes though, the fog of war clouds men’s judgment.

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[Mako]

We think people can be horrible now. But history shows us, that we’ve been horrible & ruthless the entire time.

[phinhnanthasone]

The way you treat a captured enemy shows your level of humanity

[tashak]

This channel offers the best educational content about US history and historical relevant events ever! It is like opening a treasure chest listening to these stories. Thank you for talking about all those forgotten historical events. Following your two channels since the beginning and you never disappointed! ❤

[stoutjeep]

I am actually a descendant of one of those prisoners, two brothers James and Edward Brown. We were one bean away from never existing.

[herbwitch]

Sam Houston was the president of the Republic of Texas, not the US. He couldn’t send Federal forces. There was no American side in that particular conflict. Texas didn’t become part of the US until February 19, 1846.

[annehersey]

Thanks Jiles, for reminding us of our history and reading the names of the victims in remembrance almost 200 years after the event!

[norml.hugh-mann]

The texicans were actually immigrants to Mexicos "Tejas" and not part of any US govt affiliation making them not an army of another country but what we selectively would call either freedom fighters or terrorists today depending on whom side you back.

[kamiochambless]

Excellent storytelling. I had heard this told in passing before but never as well.

[sallyjanepreston]

A Fascinating era of History that makes me want to delve into more. Thank you, Jiles.

[sarahfranssen]

Thanks Jiles. Excellent and interesting piece of history. I loved the old ink drawings they did before photography.

[brandymobile]

Yes! Another episode just in time. 👏 ❤

[gregevans]

This has become one of my favorite channels. Never fails to be fascinating. Thanks, Jiles!

[kaos]

Surveyed the ring levee around Matagorda tx some years ago. Pretty interesting history. The found La salles' ship out in the bay near there.

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[jonathandeere]

Your annunciation of names and places on both channels is impeccable. Makes the stories even more interesting.

[renee]

Good morning, and Thank You. Enjoy your day!

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[Spitfirephotographs]

Hey hey all sinister Monster! Thanks Jiles for this one ☝️

[tammytaylor]

Great story, Jiles! Thank you for doing an episode on Texas! I was born and raised in Texas, so I've heard this history all my life. My major at UT-Austin was geography and my minor was history, so I studied quite a bit of controversial texts from this period in history. There are a few things that need to be clarified in your story, though. At San Jacinto in 1836, Texas fought for independence from Mexico, but Texas did not join the U.S. right away. It was not a U.S. territory. Texas was an independent country until it joined the U.S. by treaty in 1845, which is why the Texas flag is flown at the same height as the U.S. flag. (Texas also has the right to secede and become an independent country again, a thought that has gained favor over the years by some more radical folks.) Sam Houston was the President of Texas, but never of the U.S. The time frame of your story does not involve the U.S. at all, but of the Republic of Texas. Another example of Santa Ana's treatment of Texians during their battle for independence was at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. Many Americans today believe the outnumbered Texian forces at the Alamo, such as Davy Crockett, died fighting. However, the diary of Enrique de la Peña, a Mexican soldier at the battle, was published in 1955. In it, de la Pena heavily criticized Santa Ana, stating that the Texians surrendered and were shot, anyway, by the Mexicans under orders from Santa Ana. This diary is HOTLY contested and is not taught in schools in Texas today. Texas children today are taught that the heroes at the Alamo died fighting and did NOT surrender. It remains a very controversial time in Texas history. Thank you, again, for covering this part of Texas history, Jiles! I love your channels and I always look forward to your latest posts!

[gailkelly]

Thank you JILES....great video as always. We were never very nice we ?