The Texas Convention of 1836-3.0

What was the main purpose of the Convention of 1836 held at Washington-on-the-Brazos?

• To negotiate trade agreements with Mexico

• To declare Texas independent from Mexico

• To elect a new Mexican president

• To establish a new capital for Texas

Who led the writing of the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• Sam Houston

• George Childress

• Stephen F. Austin

Explain why the delegates at the Convention of 1836 felt the need to declare independence from Mexico.

• They wanted to establish a monarchy in Texas.

• They felt their rights were not being respected by the Mexican government.

• They wanted to join the United States immediately.

• They were seeking to expand their territory into Mexico.

What significant event occurred just days after the Convention of 1836?

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Battle of San Jacinto

Identify one key leader from the Convention of 1836 who later became the first vice president of the Republic of Texas.

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• James Fannin

Describe the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto and its significance for Texas.

• It was a defeat for Texans, leading to their surrender.

• It was a victory for Texans, securing their independence from Mexico.

• It resulted in a stalemate, with no clear winner.

• It led to the annexation of Texas by the United States.

What document was written and approved on March 2, 1836, during the Convention of 1836?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Texas Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Magna Carta

Why is Washington-on-the-Brazos referred to as the "Birthplace of Texas"?

• It was the first settlement in Texas.

• It was where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed.

• It was the site of the first battle for Texas independence.

• It was the original capital of Texas.

What was one of the actions taken by the delegates at the Convention of 1836 besides declaring independence?

• They established a permanent government for Texas.

• They wrote a constitution and created a temporary government.

• They formed an alliance with France.

• They abolished all Mexican laws in Texas.

Which Mexican leader's actions contributed to the Texans' decision to fight for independence?

• Benito Juárez

• Porfirio Díaz

• General Santa Anna

• Miguel Hidalgo