THE INFLUENCES ON THE THINKING OF THE CONSTITUENT OF 1824. BETWEEN EVENT AND THOUGHT

Abstract

The drafting of the Mexican Constitution of 1824 did not arise from an isolated act of thought by its constituents; it is actually the culmination of historical events and currents of thought that unfolded throughout the 18th century. Among these, the following stand out: i) The Enlightenment, with illustrious figures such as Montesquieu — separation of powers — and Rousseau — social contract —; ii) the independence of the Thirteen Colonies — American Constitution of 1787 —; iii) the French Revolution — French Constitution of 1791 —; and, iv) the Cortes of Cádiz — Spanish Constitution of 1812 —. During the sessions of debate on the Constitution of 1824, there were a significant number of references and allusions to these events and constitutional texts, demonstrating a significant influence on the thought process of the deputies of the Second Mexican Constituent Congress.