Exploring the Birthplace of Texas: Washington on the Brazos

What was the purpose of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• to declare independence from Spain

• to declare independence from the United States of America

• to declare independence from France

• to declare independence from Mexico

What is housed in Austin related to Texas' independence?

• Sam Houston's personal diary

• A replica of Independence Hall

• The original Texas flag

• The handwritten Declaration of Independence

What did the Declaration of Independence accuse the Mexican government of?

• Acts of piracy and imprisoning citizens

• Forcing Texans to pay high taxes

• Refusing to trade with other nations

• Ignoring the needs of Texas

What does the Declaration of Independence declare about the political connection with Mexico?

• It should be renegotiated

• It has forever ended

• It was never legally binding

• It will continue with adjustments

Using RAC, explain the importance of the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836.