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San Antonio Express News: History of Slavery Unique but Not 'Brief'

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a commentary of how Texas' slave history involves Spain, Mexico and the United States. Depending on who was in charge, there was always a mix of pro-slavery and anti-slavery activists in Texas, leading to a contentious struggle for...
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Siteseen: American Historama: Gadsden Purchase

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview and detailed facts about the Gadsden Purchase, the land acquisition from Mexico of 30,000 sq. miles in Arizona and New Mexico for $10 million dollars.