Constitutional Convention of 1836

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Who was named President of the Convention of 1836?

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Richard Ellis

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What was the first order of business for the Convention of 1836?

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Declare independence from Mexico

Front

Who was selected to run the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence?

Back

George C. Childress

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What did the Texas Declaration of Independence list as grievances against the Mexican government? Options: Lack of public education system, Denial of freedom of religion, Right to bear arms.

Back

All of the above

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Who was selected as the president of the ad interim government?

Back

David G. Burnet

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What did the Texas Constitution establish as the form of government?

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Republic

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What did the Constitution of 1836 legalize? Options: Slavery, Importation of slaves, None of the above, Both A and B

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Both A and B

Front

What was the main reason for the Convention of 1836?

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To declare independence from Mexico

Front

Who was the Vice President of the ad interim government?

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Lorenzo de Zavala

Front

What was the stance of the Texas Constitution on slavery?

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It was allowed