Texas DOI

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Who was William Goyens?

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An African-American businessman

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What was the primary role of William Goyens during the Texas Revolution?

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He negotiated a peace treaty with the Cherokee

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Where was the 1836 Convention held?

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Washington-on-the-Brazos

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What was the main decision made at the 1836 Convention?

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To declare Texas an Independent Republic

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Who was the primary writer of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

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George Childress

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Explain why the Texas Declaration of Independence was modeled after the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

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To emphasize the colonists' grievances and desire for independence

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What were the colonists' complaints against Santa Anna's government as listed in the Texas Declaration of Independence?

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Denial of rights guaranteed under the Constitution of 1824

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Describe the significance of the provisional government mentioned in the context of the Texas Revolution.

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It was a temporary government set up during the revolution.

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What was the outcome of the peace treaty negotiated by William Goyens and Sam Houston with the Cherokee?

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The Cherokee agreed to stay neutral during the revolution.

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Analyze the impact of the Texas Declaration of Independence on the relationship between Texas and Mexico.

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It led to increased tensions and conflict