Struggles for Texan Independence

Question 10 • DAEP-Grade 7 Texas History A (20 Day Term)

Why were free African Americans in an unusual predicament when it came to the laws in the Constitution of 1836?

Answer

Many free African Americans were allowed to fight for independence but could not live in Texas without permission from Congress.

Free African Americans were not considered citizens by either the Mexicans or the Texans and could not buy land.

All free African Americans were forced to choose to fight for Mexico or Texas once the Constitution of 1836 was completed.

Free African Americans could buy land in Texas but they were not allowed to vote or run for public office.

Explanation

The Constitution of 1836 restricted free African Americans from living in Texas unless Congress gave them permission. Some free African Americans had supported or fought for Texas independence, but the new law still placed their right to remain in Texas under Congress’s control. That is the predicament described in choice a.

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