Legal Terms

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charter

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a legal document issued by a ruler or a government to a person or group of people.

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constitution

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a written document that outlines the rules and laws of a nation or a state.

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declaration

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a written statement or proclamation

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petition

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a letter or document asking for something to be done that is signed by people sharing the same opinion

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treaty

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a legal document that is created to end a conflict, a peace agreement

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How many constitutions have Texas had over time?

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6

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What year was the Texas Declaration of Independence written?

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1836

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What was the peace agreement written to that ended the Texas Revolution?

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The Treaty of Velasco