Texas History: Texas Revolution

What was the primary purpose of the Convention of 1836 held in Washington-on-the-Brazos?

• To discuss trade agreements with Mexico

• To discuss independence from Mexico

• To elect a new governor for Texas

• To establish a new educational system

Who is considered the sole author of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• George Childress

• Lorenzo de Zavala

On what date was the Texas Declaration of Independence approved by the delegates?

• March 1

• March 2

• March 3

• March 4

Which rights were Texans deprived of, according to the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of religion

• Right to free speech

• Right to a fair trial

What was one of the influences on the Constitution of Texas?

• French legal system

• British common law

• Spanish and Mexican laws

• Canadian constitution

What position was Sam Houston elected to during the Convention of 1836?

• President of Texas

• Governor of Texas

• Commander-in-chief of the Texas military

• Chief Justice of Texas

Which document greatly influenced the Constitution of Texas?

• The Magna Carta

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

What did the Constitution of Texas include that was similar to the U.S. Constitution?

• A monarchy

• A Bill of Rights

• A parliamentary system

• A federal system

What was the status of enslaved people under the Constitution of Texas?

• They were granted full citizenship

• They were given limited rights

• They were given no rights

• They were allowed to vote

What type of government was formed by the delegates at the Convention of 1836?

• A permanent government

• An ad interim government

• A military government

• A colonial government