From annexation in 1845 to secession from the Union in 1861, early Texas statehood was marked by several major issues. Learn about four of these issues: annexation, slavery, the 1850 Boundary Act, and secession.

A historical overview of the time period covering the Louisiana Purchase to the beginning of Arkansas Statehood (1803 through 1860).

Activity in which students read informational text on the the history of Puerto Rico as a territory of the United States, and then decide on the political status of Puerto Rico. Individual, group and class work. Links to list of resources.

View this chart that organizes states by the dates of their statehood. Click on the individual state to see additional information such as state trivia, state flags, state symbols, famous people from that state, and printable activities.

A teacher guide designed to support a visit to the Bullock Museum, but can be used on its own using available resources. Includes information, discussion questions, activities, and worksheets. The module looks at Texas from 1836-1860,...

Examines the circumstances surrounding Texas's entry into the Union in 1845 as a slave state. It was an uneasy union, with ongoing controversy around the issue of slavery. This lasted through the Mexican-American War and helped to...

Lesson plans, activities, and resources for learning about George Mason and his contributions to Virginia statehood and in forging the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Multimedia presentation of the story of the Alaskan flag.

A preview of will prompt the passage of the Compromise of 1850. Read about California's bid for statehood as a free state.

This website page includes information regarding how Tennessee became a state beginning with King George III's Proclamation of 1763 and ending with Tennessee becoming a state and moving the capitol to Knoxville.

Explore the lives of Texas' governors. This site organizes the governors into six eras: Early Statehood (1846-1861); War, Ruin, and Reconstruction (1861-1874); The Wild West (1874-1887); Texas Rising (1887-1915); The Politics of...

The University of Kansas provides an online book, William G. Cutler's "History of the state of Kansas," published in 1883, which chronicles the history of Kansas.

Anson Jones, the fifth president of Texas, led Texas as it became the 28th state of the United States. Explore his early years, learn how he attained the presidency, and check out primary texts and timelines that provide a complete look...

This is a resource about the state of Utah. Includes images and articles on everything from geology to famous people in the state.

Part of a larger site highlighting African-American migration, this site focuses on successful African-American settlements in Oklahoma Territory, which declined after Oklahoma statehood and the introduction of Jim Crow laws.

Did the U.S. start the Texas Revolution? How did slavery affect Texas? What were the boundaries of the Republic of Texas? Find detailed answers to these questions and others in this FAQ's page.

This resource from the Indiana Historical Bureau makes available documents that were instrumental in the settlement of Indiana from as far back as 1781. The documaents have introductions that help in understanding their relevancy in the...

This site is a great resource for information about Ethan Allen from the historical society that maintains his homestead.

Read this brief overview of the events leading to the annexation of Texas to the United States in 1845.

Come and check out this incredible state studies resource. The activities found within this site can be used with any of the fifty states. These ideas include a state scavenger hunt, economy quilts, and more.

Who was King Kamehameha? This site chronicles the history of the Hawaiian islands through the Kamehameha Dynasty.

Who was King Kamehameha? This site chronicles the history of the Hawaiian islands through the Kamehameha Dynasty.

Quickly following Texan independence, the United States admitted Texas into the republic as a slave state.

Third graders build their understanding of the content to explore when and why Louisiana changed hands so many times and how explorers, leaders, and the Louisiana Purchase contributed to Louisiana becoming a state.