March 2 in American History
Delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, breaking from Mexico and founding the Republic of Texas. The new republic would stand on its own for nearly a decade before joining the United States. Modeled in part on the American Declaration, it's why Texans mark March 2 as Texas Independence Day.
In 1836: Texas declares independence. Delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, breaking from Mexico and founding the Republic of Texas.
Delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, breaking from Mexico and founding the Republic of Texas. The new republic would stand on its own for nearly a decade before joining the United States. Modeled in part on the American Declaration, it's why Texans mark March 2 as Texas Independence Day.
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