Austin Quote by Michael McCaul
“In the Steven F. Austin Colony, which was the first colony, Texans first established a provisional government in 1835 with the intention of writing a declaration of independence soon after.”
About This Quote
Source Historical article: Texas History Review, 2020
Describes early Texas governance and its move toward independence after establishing a provisional government.
In simple terms: Early Texans organized government before declaring independence.
Key Takeaway
Study early self‑government efforts.
Themes
history
politics
independence
Mood
educational
reflective
Type
historical
informative
When to use this quote
- history classes
- heritage tourism
- political science research
Key Concepts
colonial governance
revolutionary movements
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivated Texans to seek independence then?
- How did provisional governments shape later statehood?
A Different Perspective
Early attempts at independence often faced internal dissent.
![“What we've witnessed in the past 25 or 30 years is just incredible. We've birthed 30,000 or 40,000 restaurants. I used to go to Europe every year to get experience [and ideas]. I don't go to Europe anymore. I go to Oregon, I go to Washington, I go to Louisiana, I go to Little Rock, I go to Austin…” quote by Geoffrey Zakarian](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/856/geoffrey-zakarian-13135_austin_what-we-ve-witnessed-in-the-past-25-or-3_157918.jpg)
![“To me [Edgar Allan Poe's] prose is unreadable—like Jane Austin's [sic]. No there is a difference. I could read his prose on salary, but not Jane's. Jane is entirely impossible. It seems a great pity that they allowed her to die a natural death.” quote by Mark Twain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/370/mark-twain-22_allan-poe_to-me-edgar-allan-poe-s-prose-is-unreada_175729.jpg)
