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Siteseen: American Historama: The Alamo
Article provides an overview and a timeline of interesting facts about the Battle of the Alamo.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: The Texas Republic David Crocket
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...
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Digital History: America's Manifest Destiny [Pdf]
After a brief discussion of Manifest Destiny in other parts of country, read about the Texas rebellion against Mexico, the battles against Santa Anna, and the treaties that made Texas an independent country. [pdf]
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Mapping History: Texas: 1836
This is a very simple map showing the Republic of Texas and the territory disputed with Mexico in 1836.
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Gallaudet University: Reading Exercise: Erastus Smith
This biographical sketch provides interesting details about the Battle of San Jacinto, in which Erastus Smith played a vital role.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Texas Revolution
Overview and detailed facts about the Texas Revolution that resulted in the establishment of the Republic of Texas.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: David Crockett
(1786-1836) Frontiersman that later became a politician and died in the battle of the Alamo.
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History Celebrities: David (Davy) Crockett
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.
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History.com: Hispanic History Milestones: Timeline
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...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Texas: Alamo
Former mission and fortress compound; now a museum; built by the Spanish Empire in the 18th century; later used as a fortress in the 19th century; scene of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo.
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Class Flow: Texas Revolution
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gives an overview of the Texas Revolution. Using a mind map and a time line, students are visually drawn in to the events leading up to Texas gaining independence from Mexico. Links to...
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Community Profile Network: Hereford History
Why does Texas have a county called "Deaf Smith"? Discover this hero of Texas independence who was a hearing-impaired mounted scout during the struggle with Mexico.