1. Chapter 9 Road to Independence
Section III
The Convention of 1836

2. Santa Anna Crosses Into Texas
December 1835, the council-over the veto of Governor Smith- called for anew convention, to be held in March 1836
Santa Anna arrived in San Antonio on February 23
Texans moved into the Alamo-making it stronger and other Texans were traveling to Washington-on-the-Brazos

3. The Convention Declares Independence
The Convention of 1836 began its work on March 1, 1836, with 59 delegates
Jose Antonio Navarro and Jose Francisco Ruiz- only 2 Native Texans
45 of the delegates were native of southern states of the US
First work was to elect Richard Ellis as chairman
H.S. Kimble-secretary of the meeting
Motion passed to write a declaration of independence from Mexico
The declaration was written by George C. Childress the next morning-a recent rival from Texas

4. Convention of Declares Independence
The Texas Declaration was similar to the US one which was written 60 years earlier
Liberties were violated by the government and Santa Anna that were protected under constitution of 1824
They had been deprived freedom of religion, the right to trial by jury, the right to bear arms, and the right to petition, or request something from, the government

5. Declaration Proclaimed
“The people of Texas, in solemn convention assembled, appealing to a candid world for the necessities of our condition, do hereby resolve and declare that our political connection with the Mexican nation has forever ended; and that the people of Texas do now constitute a free, sovereign, and independent republic.”

6. Adopted
The declaration on Independence was adopted by unanimous vote of the Convention on March 2, 1836, and the delegates present signed the document
This day March 2, is celebrated as Texas Independence Day!
Reading check!
What grievances did the Texas Declaration of Independence address?
Liberties were violated by the government and Santa Anna that were protected under constitution of 1824
They had been deprived freedom of religion, the right to trial by jury, the right to bear arms, and the right to petition, or request something from, the government
Mexico also did not provide public education; and they met Texan protests with force

7. The Delegates Write a Constitution
A constitution for the new republic-completed and approved on March 16, 1836
The constitution is similar to that of the US
Provisions were made for 3 branches of government
Executive- chief governing
Legislative- law making
Judicial- court

8. The Delegates Write a Constitution
The constitution contained the Bill of Rights- guaranteed freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of religion, trial by jury and other basic civil rights, Or guaranteed freedoms
Other provisions included- separation of church and state, ministers and priests were barred from holding public office, and property could be jointly owned by husbands and wives

9. Delegates Write a Constitution
Slavery made legal
Legislature was forbidden to free slaves in Texas
Free Africans were not permitted to live in Republic of Texas without congressional permission; even the ones who fought for Texas independence
Reading Check!
What were some of the provisions guaranteed mentioned in the Bill of Rights for Texas?
Freedom of Speech; freedom of press; freedom of Religion; trial by jury, and other basic civil rights-guaranteed freedoms

10. The Ad Interim Government Takes Control
The convention's last act was to select officers for an ad interim, or temporary, government
These officers were to serve until regular elections could be held.
David G. Burnet- interim president
Sam Houston- commander in chief of both the regular and volunteer army
Reading Check!
Who was the president of the ad interim government?
David G. Burnet

11. Santa Anna Advances
March 17 the convention adjourned, two days earlier reports had been received that the Alamo had fallen
Santa Anna’s army was headed toward the Washington on the Brazos
Our government established themselves at Harrisburg-small town that today is apart of Houston
Santa arrived the government fleed and then they were forced toward Galveston
The future looked bleak for the new Republic of Texas
Reading Check!
Why was the ad interim government forced to flee so many times?
The government did not want to be captured by Santa Anna’s troops.

12. Recap!
1. Who were the two native Texans that attended the Convention of 1836? Jose Antonio Navarro and Jose Francisco Ruiz 2. What were some of the key points of the Texas Declaration of Independence adopted by the Convention of 1836? Established branches of government; bill of rights; made slavery legal

13. Ad Interim Government Officers fill in the chart using your textbook
Elected Position
Name
President
David G. Burnet
Vice President
Secretary of State
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of War
Secretary of Navy
Attorney of General
Commander of the Army