Events During Texas Revolution

William B. Travis' Letter:

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Constitutional Convention

The Texas government declared it's independence on March 2, 1836.  George Childress wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence at the Constitutional Convention of March, 1836. They created a government very similar to that of the United States government. They chose Sam Houston to command all Texas forces, and elected David G. Burnett as the temporary president of Texas.

Picture of Texas' Declaration of Independence written by George Childress in 1836.

Other Events surrounding the Texas revolution are the Battles of Gonzales, the Alamo, surrender at Goliad, and San Jacinto.  See the Battles of the Texas Revolution  page.