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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Hernando Cortes 1485 1547

For Students 5th - 7th
Furnished is a brief summary of the life and explorations of Spanish explorer, Hernando Cortes. Take a look at the photos and maps of his journey of what today is called Mexico.
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Other

Uiw: Journal of the Life and Culture of San Antonio: Naming San Antonio in 1691

For Students 9th - 10th
Two men wrote accounts of how San Antonio got its name. See excerpts from their journals with explanation and discussion.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Coronado National Memorial: Coronado's Seven Cities

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Francisco Coronado's quest for the Seven Cities of Cibola that took him across the Southwest and into the Midwest. Included is a link to a map showing his route.
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Legends of America

Legends of America: Texas Legends: San Antonio a Mecca for History Buffs

For Students 9th - 10th
A history buff's delight with this brief look at the history of the city of San Antonio, Texas.