Convention of 1833
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The Convention of 1833, a political gathering of settlers of Mexican Texas, was a successor to the Convention of 1832, whose requests had not been addressed by the Mexican government. Despite the poli
General Antonio López de Santa Anna's revolt against the Mexican government gave the Texians an excuse for their own rebellion.
Sam Houston chaired the committee that wrote a proposed state constitution.
Stephen F. Austin delivered the convention's resolutions to Mexico City.
James Bowie
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James Bowie was an American military officer, landowner and slave trader who played a prominent role in the Texas Revolution. He was among the Americans who died at the Battle of the Alamo. Stories of
Convention of 1833
…in Texas elected 56 delegates for the new convention. In a departure from the previous election, San Antonio de Béxar also sent delegates, including James Bowie, the son-in-law of Governor Veramendi. Bowie, like many of his fellow delegates, was known as an agitator who wanted immediate change. The majority of…
Bowie c. 1831–1834
A Bowie knife
Antonio López de Santa Anna, president of Mexico, led the Mexican Army into Texas.
The Alamo, c. 1847