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Handout
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Powersource: Cynthia Ann Parker Comanche (Adopted)

For Students 9th - 10th
The exciting story of Cynthia Ann Parker, who was captured by Comanches and later became a part of their tribe.
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Article
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Texas Escapes: The San Antonio Council House Fight

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the policy of Mirabeau B. Lamar of expelling and attacking the native tribes in order to remove them from the Republic of Texas. While this was relatively easy to implement with some of the tribes, the Comanches were a...
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Native American Relations in Texas/ "The Raven"

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Sam Houston's attempt to keep the peace between whites and Indians as president of the Republic of Texas. See primary source documents addressing this issue and read transcripts of the documents.
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Native American Relations in Texas: Spanish & Mexican Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
How were the Native Americans of Texas affected by the Spanish rule from 1716 to 1821? How did Indian life change when Texas was led by Stephen F. Austin? This article addresses the relations between Indians and white settlers, as well...
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Native American Relations in Texas: Stephen Austin to Head of Civil Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
See a letter by Stephen F. Austin in which Austin reports on a group of Comanches and Tawakonis attacked a settlement. Includes images of the original letter and a summary of the document's contents.