Texas Constitution of 1836

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Properties (41)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Constitution
gptkbp:bornIn March 17, 1836
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Bill_of_Rights
gptkbp:draft Convention of 1836
gptkbp:enactedBy Texian_citizens
gptkbp:established gptkb:Republic_of_Texas
gptkbp:governmentType Republic
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Support for economic development
Symbol of independence
Promotion of civil liberties
Establishment of a republic
Encouragement of immigration
Precedent for statehood
Framework for governance
Influence on future constitutions
Legal recognition of land rights
Reflection of Texian values
Cultural_identity_of_Texas
Foundation_of_Texas_law
Response_to_Mexican_rule
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Texas Constitution of 1836
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:U.S._Constitution
gptkb:Constitution_of_Coahuila_y_Tejas
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:mandates Religious freedom
Property rights
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Taxation policies
Trial by jury
Education support
Habeas corpus
Amendment process
Militia organization
Suffrage rights
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Texas_Constitution_of_1845
gptkbp:signatories gptkb:James_Fannin
gptkb:Sam_Houston
gptkb:Stephen_F._Austin
gptkb:William_B._Travis
gptkb:Edward_Burleson