On March 2, 1836 the State of Texas did this.
- Declared slavery illegal
- Joined the United States
- Declared independence from Mexico
- Seceded from the Union
Daily Quiz for July 1, 2016
On March 2, 1836 the State of Texas did this.
On March 2, 1836 the State of Texas did this.
Declared independence from Mexico. The 41 delegates to the convention adopted the declaration without debate. Based largely on the American Declaration of Independence, the Texas declaration included the right to trial by jury and the right to bear arms.