Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Mexican Independence Day Facts
A concise, bulleted list with facts about Mexican Independence Day, its origin and how it is celebrated.
A&E Television
History.com: This Day in History: Stephen Austin Imprisoned by Mexicans
Read this short account of when the Mexican government imprisoned the Texas colonizer Stephen Austin in Mexico City.
A&E Television
History.com: This Day in History:edwards Declares/texas Republic of Fredonia
In an act that foreshadowed the American rebellions to come, read this short account of how Benjamin Edwards rode into Mexican-controlled Nacogdoches, Texas, and proclaimed himself the ruler of the Republic of Fredonia.
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History.com: First Shots of Texas Revolution Fired in Battle of Gonzales
A brief description of the Battle of Gonzales on October 2, 1835 when the Mexicans attempted to take a cannon and were rebuffed, precipitating the start of the Texas Revolution.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Cinco De Mayo: Everything You Need
Find out more about Cinco de Mayo when you visit this resource. Content also includes activities, lessons, and resources.
A&E Television
History.com: 9 Lucky New Year's Food Traditions
Champagne, noise makers and confetti are all New Year's Eve staples. But, in some parts of the country and the world, so are black-eyed peas, lentils, grapes and pickled herring. Hailing from the Low Country of South Carolina to Japanese...
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers
TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...
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Mas De Cien Anos De Cine Mexicano
Learn about the important films, actors, directors, and unforgettable moments of Mexican cinema from its first days. Browse by topic, via the timeline, or jump to an alphabetical listing. Some topics are quite extensively covered; others...
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Cinco De Mayo
A brief history of the Mexican defeat of the French army on May 5th, 1862, and the celebrations today to commemorate that day.
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Gonzales Memorial Museum: Come and Take It Cannon
Explains the story behind the cannon that the Mexicans tried to capture at the Battle of Gonzales on October 2, 1835. The first shot of the Texas Revolution was fired from the cannon that day.