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.

Effective vocabulary instruction begins with diverse opportunities for word learning: wide reading, high-quality oral language, word consciousness, explicit instruction of specific words, and independent word-learning strategies. This...

This online lesson plan shows students through primary sources how the borders of the U.S. changed in just a few years. They are asked to analyze maps and use map skills. All maps and worksheets are included as well as additional resources.

President James Polk's desire was for the United States to stretch from sea to shining sea. See what happened when his overatures to Mexico to buy the land north of the Rio Grande River were spurned. Take a brief vote to see if Polk was...

"Remember the Alamo!" The Alamo is a symbol of Texan's heroic resistance in their fight for independence from Mexico. The following is a concise summary of the infamous standoff.

Vivid account of the Goliad Massacre and the execution of Colonel James W. Fannin. Site excerpts primary source references.

This biographical sketch provides interesting details about the Battle of San Jacinto, in which Erastus Smith played a vital role.

Get the facts about the life and administraton of Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), the 8th President of the United States (1837-1841).

El Paso Independent School District in El Paso, Texas created this US Government text for its high school course using OER, CC, and public domain content from a variety of sources curated by educators in the district. The course is...

El Paso Independent School District in El Paso Texas created this Economics text for its high school course using OER, CC, and public domain content from a variety of sources by educators in the district. The course is aligned to the...

Here is a short biography from the San Jacinto Museum about Thomas Rusk, his early life, actions in the Battle of Jacinto, and his later life.

Article provides an overview and a timeline of interesting facts about the Battle of the Alamo.