Wk #12: Article 4: Texans Declare Independence

What was the main goal of the delegates who met at Washington-on-the-Brazos in March 1836?

• To negotiate with Mexico

• To create a formal declaration of independence

• To establish trade agreements

• To elect a new governor

Who inspired the Texas Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Locke

• Benjamin Franklin

When was the Texas Declaration of Independence signed?

• March 1, 1836

• March 2, 1836

• March 3, 1836

• March 4, 1836

What system did the Constitution of the Republic of Texas establish?

• A monarchy

• A dictatorship

• A system of checks and balances

• A single-party system

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

• Sam Houston

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• David G. Burnet

• Stephen F. Austin

What role did Lorenzo de Zavala serve in the interim government?

• President

• Vice President

• Secretary

• Treasurer

Who was appointed as the leader of the Texian Army?

• Stephen F. Austin

• David G. Burnet

• Sam Houston

• James Fannin

When do people celebrate Texas Independence Day?

• March 1st

• March 2nd

• March 3rd

• March 4th

What was Sam Houston's profession before becoming a leader in Texas?

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Soldier and politician

• Farmer

What did the Texas Declaration of Independence criticize about the Mexican government?

• Its economic policies

• Its lack of protection for lives, liberty, and property

• Its educational system

• Its military strategies