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Filibuster (settler)

For the legislative tactic, see filibuster (legislative tactic).
Filibuster is the historical name used predominantly in the 19th century applied to private inviduals, predominantly Anglo-Americans, who settled in foreign states, particularly in Latin America, with the intent of eventually overthrowing the existing government.

The two most notable examples of the "filibustering" were the Anglo-American settlement of Texas and the William Walker's campaign in Nicaragua.

The filibustering of Texas was accomplished by gradual settlement over more than three decades, during which Texas was a part of the Spanish Empire and later Mexico.

In the case of Nicarauga, the process took the form of a failed invasion by a mercenary force, meant to incite a revolution aim towards establishing Walker as the new ruler.



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