mar 2, 1836 - Declaration of Independance

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-George Childress was the Sole author

-Declared Independence from Mexico

-They used the U.S. as an example
1. 3 branches of gov.
2. Contained the Bill of rights
3.Public Ed. System
4. Slavery would be Legal

-They appointed David G. Burnet as the Interim-President of Texas

-They Appointed Sam Houston as the
Commander of Both Armies ( Volunteer, and Regular armies).

-Free African Americans had to petition Congress to stay in Texas

-March 2, 1836

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