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Lone Star Junction

Lone Star Junction: Notable Texans Before 1900

For Students 9th - 10th
Lone Star Junction identifies an extensive list of high-profile Texans prior to 1900. A chart informs readers what general role in Texas history each person was involved in from Texas Revolution, Indian Wars, Civil War, and the...
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TexasHistory.com

Texas history.com: African Americans in Uniform on the Texas Frontier

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines the history of the buffalo soldiers in Texas after the Civil War, the obstacles they faced due to racism, and how other African Americans perceived them.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Forever Free: The 1870s: Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the development of free education for African Americans following the emancipation of this enslaved population. This article focuses on schools in Texas, including what is now known as Texas A&M University. Includes a...
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Other

Texas Beyond History: Texas and the Western Frontier

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the expansion of the frontier in and around Texas during the middle of the nineteenth century as the Civil War was coming to an end.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Historical Society: General Douglas H. Cooper, c.s.a. [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly biography of a Confederate General who fought against the Union in the area of Texas and utilized the various Indian nations to help in his cause.
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A&E Television

History.com: This Day in History: 1863 First Battle of Sabine Pass

For Students 6th - 8th
Short description of the First Battle of Sabine Pass on January 21, 1863.
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Curated OER

Smithsonian: Civil War

For Students 3rd - 8th
By clicking "View opening movie," students hear "The Yellow Rose of Texas" and view a short slide presentation of flags, weapons, soldiers on the battlefield, camp, and Civil War heroes. For older students, the video could be played...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hazardous Business: Line and Lands of the Texas & Pacific Railway, 1873

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a map showing the Texas & Pacific Railway. Click on link to get larger version which shows the route across Texas as well as an inset which shows how the railway connected to other railroads in the U.S.
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Lone Star Junction

Lone Star Junction: The Battle of Galveston (1 January 1863)

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes what took place at the Battle of Galveston on New Year's Day, 1863.
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Nebraska Studies

Nebraska Studies: High Falutin' Beef

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an impressive history of the introduction of beef to the Great Plains region complete with videos, photos, and lesson plans.

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