The Convention of 1836
Texas Trivia
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100

The type of government established in the Texas Constitution.

What is a republic?

100

The amount of military experience Stephen F. Austin had before being placed in charge of the Texas volunteer army. 

What is none?

100

The day that the Texas Revolution officially began. 

What is October 2, 1835?

200

Essentially what the Texas Declaration of Independence is.

What is a break-up letter with Mexico?

200

The addition to the Texas Constitution that protects citizens rights. 

What is the Bill of Rights?

200

The day that is known as "Texas Independence Day."

What is March 2, 1836?

300

The man appointed to be commander-in-chief of the official army and the volunteer army.

What is Sam Houston?

300

Arresting people in Tejas that were being disloyal to Mexico.

What was General Cos doing in Tejas once Santa Anna became dictator?

300

The day that the Texas Constitution was approved. 

What is March 16, 1836?

400

The three branches of government established by the delegates at the Convention of 1836. 

What is the executive branch (enforces laws), the legislative branch (makes laws) and the judicial branch (interprets laws)?

400

The reason why most of the Texas volunteers went back to the U.S. after the treaty was signed by Gen. Cos. 

What is they thought the war was over?

400

The day Ben Milam began an attack on San Antonio.

What is December 5, 1835?

500

The man appointed to be the first president of Texas.

Who is David Burnet?

500

The man placed in charge of the Army of the People after Stephen F. Austin left for the United States. 

Who is Ed Burleson?

500

The day Santa Anna arrived in San Antonio with thousands of Mexican soldiers.

What is February 23, 1836?

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