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Fifty-four delegates of the Convention of 1836 began meeting on March 1 at the village of Washington-on-the-Brazos. Each of the settlements of Texas were represented by delegates elected one month earlier. Richard Ellis was elected president of the convention and Herbert S. Kimble secretary. With very little time to accomplish its mission, delegates of Convention of 1836 wrote and adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence, prepared a Constitution for the newly formed Republic, and organized an an interim government. These actions were accomplished amid almost daily reports of the invasion on Texas soil by Mexico, and the collapse of the Alamo and destruction of its defenders. The ad interim government that was created by the delegates took office at the close of the convention, and served until the following October, when general elections could be held. Officers of the newly formed Republic included: * David G. Burnet, President
* Lorenzo de Zavala, Vice-president
* Samuel P. Carson, Secretary of State
* Thomas J. Rusk, Secretary of War
* Bailey Hardeman, Secretary of Treasury
* David Thomas, Attorney General
With their mission accomplished, the delegates and the newly formed government of the Republic of Texas adjourned in haste during the early morning hours of March 17, following news of the approach of Santa Anna and the Mexican army.
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Why was the convention of 1836 important?
The convention was a meeting of delegates in Washington on the Texas Revolution that had begun 5 months prior. The Texas government fought the opposing desires. Declare intendance from Mexico or pledge to the Repudiated Mexican Constitution of 1824.
In Texas history what did Lorenzo do in the Convention of 1836?
He was the vice-president. He joined after Santa Anna became at dictator while he was in Paris , France
Who became president of the new republic of Texas?
David G. Burnet was elected Interim President (1836) by the Convention that produced Texas' Declaration of Independence and their Constitution.Sam Houston was the 1st and 3rd President of Texas (1836-1838 & 1841-1844).Mirabeau B. Lamar was the 2nd President (1838-1841).Anson Jones was the last President (1844-1846).
Where did the convention of 1836 meet at?
it toke place in a part of the world >:( tatara LOL
Why is the year 1836 important?
The year 1836 is important because that's when Texas won its independence
What was the cause of the convention of 1836?
it was the Mexican government the all srated it because the wouldn't banned us immigration from them coming for the us to Texas and Texas waited to be there on state with being part of Mexico state
Who wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence?
The Texas Declaration of Independence was primarily drafted by George Childress and adopted by the Convention of 1836.
Who were the people in the convention of 1836?
i think that the people who were in the convention of 1836 or the main people were i dont know
Why was the convention of 1836 important?
The convention was a meeting of delegates in Washington on the Texas Revolution that had begun 5 months prior. The Texas government fought the opposing desires. Declare intendance from Mexico or pledge to the Repudiated Mexican Constitution of 1824.
In Texas history what did Lorenzo do in the Convention of 1836?
He was the vice-president. He joined after Santa Anna became at dictator while he was in Paris , France
After being named to what position did Houston immediately leave the convention 1836?
One on Texas' most colorful and important characters during it's early formation into a independent Republic, and finally into statehood, General Sam Houston left the convention to assume the Presidency of "The Republic of Texas." He served in this position from October 1836 until December of 1838. He was succeeded by Mirabeau Lamar.
What was the causes of the Texas revolution?
# •Causes of Texas Revolution # •Empresarios # •Fredonian Rebellion # •Marques de Rubi Report # •Anahuac Protest # •Turtle Bayou Resolutions # •Convention of 1832 and 1833 # •Convention of 1836
Where did the Texas Convention of 1836 meet?
After declaring their independence from Mexico, they created a constitution and selected an interim president to serve until the first presidenial election.
What year day an month was the convention of 1836?
I suspect the year would have been 1836.
Who wrote Texas Declaration of Independence?
Check the link, Texas has had several.
When did Texas become the Republic of Texas?
as soon as they got there independence from Mexico
Who dictated Texas until 1836?
Texas was simply a part of Mexico until 1836.
