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Statehood
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March 1, 1845 – resolution signed by U.S. Congress March 1, 1845 – resolution signed by U.S. Congress Texas could be divided into 5 states Texas could be divided into 5 states Pride in independence Pride in independence
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Texans Most people were used to a U.S. Government Constitutional Convention July 4, 1845 Thomas Jefferson Rusk – President of the Convention Texas Constitution close to other U.S. state Constitutions
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Delegates studied other state constitutions (especially Louisiana), as well as the U.S. Constitution Special provisions – Protected homesteads from being taken to pay debts No ministers and priests could serve in the legislature Settlers could bring slaves Protected the right of women to own land
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Executive governor and lieutenant governor; two year terms – up to two terms (no more than four years in a six year period) Legislative – House of Representatives (two year terms) / Senate (four year terms) Judicial – court system Texas Supreme Court - highest
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James Pinckney Henderson = Governor Only served one term Albert C. Horton = Lt. Governor Thomas J. Rusk (six year) and Sam Houston (two year) = Senators
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