Ducksters: Texas State History for Kids

When did Aboriginal tribes arrive in Australia? When were the Sydney Olympic Games hosted? Review some major events in Australian history with this timeline activity instructional activity.

In this United States history and government standardized test practice handout, high schoolers respond to 50 multiple-choice questions, 2 essay prompts, and 14 short-answer questions, requiring them to review their knowledge of United...

Practice makes perfect when it comes to standardized testing! For this United States history and government standardized practice test, scholars respond to 50 multiple-choice questions, two essay prompts, and eight short-answer...

Get your historians some practice before the big test day! In this United States history and government standardized practice test, students respond to 50 multiple-choice questions, two essay prompts, and 12 short-answer questions,...

Need to know more about Texas's state history and how it gained independence from Mexico? Learn about Stephen Austin's visit with Santa Ana and the reasons Texas went to war with Mexico with an informative slideshow presentation.

An exhibit from the Texas State Library exploring the political achievements of African-Americans in the Texas state legislature and Constitutional Convention from 1865 through the 1890s.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Alabama including early explorers, Native Americans, the Civil War, and Civil Rights.

Samuel Houston's influence on Texas' early history is immeasurable. Get to know this Texas president through this site, complete with primary texts and timelines, and learn why this man was president, not once--but twice. Includes...

Read about early struggles between Americans and the Mexican government in this article from the Texas State Library. The Turtle Bayou Resolutions were made by rebels against Mexican rule. Click on the document to enlarge it and to read...

Here is a copy of the original manuscript of the Texas Declaration of Independence. This 12-page document includes line-by-line transcription.