114 - The Day Texas Became Its Own Country
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This episode explores the events leading to the Texas Declaration of Independence and the creation of the Republic of Texas.
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. March 2 marks one of the most important days in Texas history. On that day in 1836, a group of delegates gathered at Washington-on-the-Brazos and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, creating a brand-new country called the Republic of Texas. In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we rewind the clock to explore the events that led to the revolution. From the arrival of settlers and rising tensions with Mexico to the first...
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