Texas Declaration of Independence
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Date
March 02, 1836
Type
State
Author
hjwilson1975
Location
Washington-on-the-Brazos,
Texas,
United States
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Event Details
On March 2, 1836, the Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted at the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos, officially declaring independence from Mexico and creating the Republic of Texas.
This act of rebellion was a crucial part of the Texas Revolution, which culminated in the Battle of San Jacinto and eventually Texas's annexation by the United States.