Constitutional Convention of 1836

Who was named President of the Convention of 1836?

• Jose Antonio Navarro

• George C. Childress

• Richard Ellis

• Lorenzo de Zavala

What was the first order of business for the Convention of 1836?

• Discuss grievances against Santa Anna

• Create a constitution

• Declare independence from Mexico

• Select a president

Who was selected to run the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence?

• George C. Childress

• Jose Francisco Ruiz

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Richard Ellis

What did the Texas Declaration of Independence list as grievances against the Mexican government?

• Lack of public education system

• All of the above

• Denial of freedom of religion

• Right to bear arms

Who was selected as the president of the ad interim government?

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Richard Ellis

• David G. Burnet

• Sam Houston

What did the Texas Constitution establish as the form of government?

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

What did the Constitution of 1836 legalize?

• Slavery

• Importation of slaves

• None of the above

• Both A and B

What was the main reason for the Convention of 1836?

• To declare war against Mexico

• To declare independence from Mexico

• To establish a new constitution

• To elect a new president

Who was the Vice President of the ad interim government?

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Richard Ellis

• David G. Burnet

• Sam Houston

What was the stance of the Texas Constitution on slavery?

• It was prohibited

• It was allowed

• It was not mentioned

• It was to be phased out