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PBS

New Perspectives on the West: Juan Seguin

For Students 9th - 10th
Juan Seguin, a Mexican American Tejano who helped lead the Texas revolution and independence survived the Alamo but was then exiled from the new state, a victim of prejudice.
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
This outstanding collection of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of the Soviet Union as well as the former Soviet Republics, and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief...
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Curated OER

University of Texas: Map: Syria: Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of Syrian history from 1900 to 2000. This is from the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Mirabeau Lamar

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography from San Jacinto Museum hits the high points of Mirabeau Lamar's life as a writer, soldier, and politician.
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Other

Lone Star Internet: Sam Houston "The Raven" (1793 1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed biography includes illustrations, quotations from Sam Houston (1793-1863 CE) about many aspects of life in his time, including education. Also includes personal information about his marriages and children.
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PBS

New Perspectives on the West: Sam Houston (1793 1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography on Sam Houston focuses his life as an advocate for Indians and his controversial political career.
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Other

Dmwv: The u.s. Mexican War: 1846 1848

For Students 9th - 10th
Dedicated to the memory of U.S. veterans who fought in the U.S.-Mexican War, this website provides documents, images, maps, and FAQs.
Article
Other

Office of the State Historian: 1841 Texan Santa Fe Expedition

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the motivation behind the Santa Fe expedition in 1841, the organization and members of the group, the Mexican response to it, and the aftermath.
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The Newberry Library

Newberry: Political and Military History: Map 14: u.s. Mexican War, 1845

For Teachers K - 1st
Lessons for learners in K-12 depicting North America prior to the United States and Mexico War, 1845. Students explore the mid-century political and cultural context in which the U.S. experienced growth and expansion.
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San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Edward Burleson

For Students 9th - 10th
A dedicated Texan, Edward Burleson served his country, and later state, as a military officer and statesman. His brief biography is given on this San Jancinto Museum site.
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Cengage Learning

Gale Hispanic Heritage Biographies: Alex Rodriguez

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography and interesting facts about this Hispanic American major league baseball player who signed a record $252 million contract.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sam Houston

For Students 9th - 10th
(1793-1863) 19th century American politician who was a key figure in the history of Texas and President of the Republic of Texas, Senator of Texas, and Governor of Texas.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, 1840

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of North America in 1840 at the time when the concept of "Manifest Destiny" was being applied to annex the Oregon Territory, Texas, and much of northern Mexico into the United States. The map is color-coded to show the extent of...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Dispute Between United States and Mexico, 1846

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the disputed territory in 1846 between the Nueces River, claimed to be the territory boundary by Mexico, and the Rio Grande River, claimed to be the boundary by the Republic of Texas. The map also shows the old Spanish...
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Curated OER

Famous Texans: Sam Houston

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn all about Sam Houston, "Governor of two states, president of the Republic of Texas, U.S. senator, and military hero, was one of the most colorful figures of 19th-century America." Trivia and quotes are also included.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sam Houston

For Students 9th - 10th
The first and third President of the Republic of Texas, as well as the 7th governor of the state.
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Curated OER

Perry Castaneda Map Collection: Latin America Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This political map of Latin America and South America is in color and features major cities.

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