Handout
Other

The Alamo: The 1836 Battle

For Students 4th - 8th
A description of the battle of the Alamo, and the significance this event still has in the hearts of Texans.
Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The King of the Wild Frontier [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A reader's theater script for The King of the Wild Frontier, a short biography of Davy Crockett. Five character roles are needed in this activity.
Primary
Other

Texas Bob: The Fall of the Alamo

For Students 9th - 10th
These reprinted letters show actual correspondence and tell the story of the fall of the Alamo in early nineteenth century Texas.
Handout
Other

The Alamo: Susanna Dickinson

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the survivors of the Alamo, Susanna's life was to be one of difficulty. The site also chronicles the "gist of what she reported," after the battle of the Alamo. This analysis of her account of the Alamo massacre is contrasted with...
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: The Alamo

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides an overview and a timeline of interesting facts about the Battle of the Alamo.
Website
Digital History

Digital History: Explorations: Remembering the Alamo

For Students 9th - 10th
Through the use of primary sources, learn about the battle and people at the Alamo.
Handout
Other

Ncppr: The Fall of the Alamo 1836

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed article on the Battle of the Alamo. Read about the events and people associated with it and learn how the Alamo, in the end, fell. This text was originally written by Captain R.M. Potter in 1860.
Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto

For Students 9th - 10th
Website details the decisive battle which concludes the Texas revolution, and the implications of the Texas victory. You can view two documents listing the dead and wounded of both the Texans and Mexicans.
Handout
Other

History Celebrities: David (Davy) Crockett

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains a great biography on the life of Davy Crockett. It contains a wealth of information on his childhood, his personal life, his love of hunting, his political career, and his involvement in the Battle of the Alamo.
Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: The Siege of Bexar

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site from the Texas State Library tells of the siege of Bexar and includes several documents, including Gen. Cos' surrender terms, to click on to enlarge. Transcriptions are provided.
Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Dawn at the Alamo: Portrait of David Crockett

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a portrait of famous Texan David Crockett by the "Dawn at the Alamo" painter, Henry McArdle. Includes a link to a bio on Crockett.
Website
San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: Battle of San Jacinto: Commanders: Manuel Castillon

For Students 9th - 10th
San Jacinto Museum offers this brief biography of the compassionate general, Castrillon, who was killed at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Website
Other

The Texas Hill Country: Texas History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a wide range of unique and interesting articles and online books which focus on various aspects of Texas' history. Content ranges from the first people of Texas to the presidency of Anson Jones to a look at one of the...
Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: The Grass Fight

For Students 9th - 10th
Though brief, this section from the Texas State Library gives an account of Americans besieging Bexar (San Antonio), capturing Mexican pack animals, hoping to find gold, but finding only grass. Click on the document to go to a...
Website
San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Juan Nepomuceo Almonte

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Juan Almonte, an economist as well as commander who had to surrender to the Texans in the Battle of Jacinto.
Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Texas Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Why would American citizens emigrate to Spanish-held, and later Mexican-held Texas? Read about the reasons, their grievances against their Mexican rulers, and the eventual revolution that brought independence to Texas.
Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: The Texas Republic David Crocket

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about David "Davy" Crockett, "one of the most famous figures of his day." This site includes a painting of him by William Henry Huddle as well as primary texts: "Claim on behalf of Crockett for $60 for sale of two rifles, January...
Handout
San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: Battle of San Jacinto: Commanders: Martin De Cos

For Students 9th - 10th
In this brief biography from San Jacinto Museum, you read about Martin Perfecto de Cos, brother-in-law of Santa Anna, and career soldier in the Mexican army.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: Hispanic History Milestones: Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Hispanic/Latinx history is a rich, diverse and long one, with immigrants, refugees and Spanish-speaking or Indigenous people living in the United States since long before the nation was established. America's Hispanic...
Website
San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Sidney Sherman

For Students 9th - 10th
In this brief biography of Sidney Sherman from the San Jacinto Museum you read about his exploits in the Battle of San Jacinto. He is credited with the uttering the cry, "Remember the Alamo."
Website
San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: Revolution: Timeline of Events

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a six-year timeline from April, 1830, when the Mexican government outlawed emigration of American settlers into Texas to the April, 1836, the Battle of Jacinto. Links to websites for additional information.
Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Texas Breaks Away Alone in the Wilderness

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the effects of the Texas Revolution. How did Americans react? How did the annexation process begin, and what roadblocks were there? Find the answers to these questions, and check out a map of Texas from 1836 and other primary...
Unknown Type
Raleigh Charter High School

Mrs. Newmark's Page: Winning the War (1944 1945)

For Students 9th - 10th
This quiz focuses the ending of WWII.
Handout
Texas A&M University

Sons of De Witt Colony: Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biography of Mexican General, President, and Dictator. The site from the Texas A & M University includes many direct quotes from Santa Anna describing his legacy and life.

Other popular searches