Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Forever Free: The 1860s: 19th Century African American Legislators of Texas
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.
Curated OER
National Park Service: San Antonio Missions
Read the history of the chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century. Links to features of these missions can be found here as well.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Bullock Museum: Texas History Timeline
A detailed, interactive timeline showing the history of Texas from 12,000 BC to 1994. Clicking on an item brings up an image and information about it. In addition, there are topics at the top that can be chosen, which add additional...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Texas
Did you know that Texas is the second largest state? Do you know what the "Juneteenth celebration is?" View more fun facts from the America's Story website.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
A significant battle in the U.S.-Mexico War, National Park Services has preserved the history of Palo Alto Battlefield in Brownsville, Texas.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: The Frontier Forts of Texas
The system of frontier forts in Texas was established to protect Anglo settlers as well as those moving on westward. This article details the observations of Lt. Col. William Grigsby Freeman, who set out in 1853 to inspect a series of...
Other
Texas Beyond History: Kids Only?
Engaging games about Texas History. Adobe Flash is required for some of the games and will not launch.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Bullock Museum: Chapter Ten: Resources and Climates [Pdf]
A teacher guide designed to support a visit to the Bullock Museum, but can be used on its own using available resources. Includes information, discussion questions, activities, and worksheets. This module looks at the challenges Texans...
Other
King Ranch: Homepage
This resource is the official website for King Ranch - 825,000 acres of farm and ranchland. Enjoy the pictures, history, and current happenings of this Texas icon.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Anglo Amer. Colonization in Texas: Texas 1821 1836
Describes the clash of cultures among the different groups living in Texas between 1821 and 1836, in the lead-up to Texas independence.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Anglo Amer. Colonization in Texas: Texas 1836 1848
A brief look at the declaration of independence from Mexico by Texas in 1836, the removal of restrictions on slavery, and how this dramatically increased the population and led to a much greater reliance on the cotton industry in the...
Texas A&M University
Texas A&m University: Antonio Margil De Jesus
Find out about the life and work of Antonio Margil de Jesus, an early missionary to Texas.
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: Green De Witt
Read some biographical detail about Green DeWitt, an empresario in Mexican Texas who founded the DeWitt Colony.
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: The De Leon Colony: Empresario Don Martin De Leon
Read in-depth biography about Martin de Leon, a rancher and wealthy Mexican empresario descended from Spanish aristocracy. This account describes his importance to early Texas settlement.
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: The De Leon Colony
Introduce yourself to the De Leon's Colony, the only predominantly Mexican colony in Texas in the United States established by Martin De Leon in 1824. De Leon was one of the several impresarios in Texas who was granted colonization...
Other
Amon Carter Museum: Landmarks Over Time
Students will compare bird's-eye views of Texas cities in the 1800's to those in the 2000's by identifying landmarks and summarize how the cities have changed over time.
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Amon Carter Museum: Texas Transportation
In this lesson, students will analyze the effects of transportation on the settlement of Texas.
Other
Amon Carter Museum: Bound for Texas
Students will explore factors that motivated immigrants to move to certain Texas cities by locating features on Texas bird's eye views. They will then complete an art project from a townperson's perspective and/or a writing project from...
Other
The Texas Hill Country: Texas History
This site provides a wide range of unique and interesting articles and online books which focus on various aspects of Texas' history. Content ranges from the first people of Texas to the presidency of Anson Jones to a look at one of the...
Other
Edward. Moore and Texarch Associates: Texas Indians: The Karankawa Indians
The history of the Karankawa of Texas is discussed, their way of life, and their interactions with Europeans. Only a few of them seem to survive to today.
Other
Edward. Moore and Texarch Associates: Texas Indians: The Tonkawa Indians
A short overview of the Tonkawa and their way of life.
Other
19th Century Forts: Texas Frontier Clash of Cultures
Scattered across Texas are the remnants of a fierce defense system - forts. This site talks about the fort system as a whole. There are detailed links to information about specific forts in the state. An interactive student activity...
Other
Texas Indians: The Concho Indians
This article discusses the culture of the Concho Indians, who mainly lived in northern Mexico, but also in Texas. It describes the impact of the Europeans on their way of life, their food sources, clothing, and shelter.
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Texas Indians: The Jumano Indians
This article details the history, the tribal ancestry, and the different branches of the Jumano Indians. It describes their way of life, and their interactions with European explorers.