Lesson 3 - Steps Toward Independence

George Childress was the author of the Texas Declaration of Independence

• True

• False

The Texas Constitution did not include a Bill of Rights.

• True

• False

The Texas Constitution includes features from Spanish and Mexican law courts.

• True

• False

Unlike earlier meetings, all settlements were represented at the Convention of 1836.

• True

• False

The Convention of 1836 took place as Santa Anna's army entered San Antonio.

• True

• False

How are the Texas and the U.S. Declarations similar?

• They begin with a detailed Bill of Rights.

• They begin with a justification of the colonists' actions.

• They begin with an outline of the three branches of government.

• They begin with a statement about the separation of church and state.

What practice in Spanish and Mexican law courts was reflected in the Texas Constitution of 1836?

• Extensive power was given to the president.

• Three branches of government were established.

• Enslaved people could own community property.

• Both husbands and wives could own community property.

Which of the following statements about the delegates that attended the Convention of 1836 is accurate?

• Most were not natives of Texas.

• Most had previous legislative experience.

• Most were native Texans.

• Most came from northern states and other countries.

What issue did most delegates agree on at the Convention of 1836?

• to uphold the Constitution of 1824

• to appeal to Mexico's government

• to split from Mexico

• to seek French support

Why did the Convention of 1836 delegates form an ad interim government?

• They couldn't come to a majority vote on the Texas Constitution.

• There wasn't time to hold elections.

• The treaty with the Cherokee was not yet completed.

• They were waiting for a reply from Mexican government officials.