Curated OER
Writing Exercises: Latin American Independence
Budding historical analysts take to describing the road to Latin American independence. They'll respond to three writing prompts which require them to describe or analyze specific events in Latin American history.
Curated OER
Benito Juarez
Read and work to understand the words of Benito Juarez. An excerpt from the primary source document La Reforma is the focus of this learning exercise. Learners will read the excerpt, then answer three critical thinking questions.
Curated OER
Cinco de Mayo
Students become familiar with the celebration of Cinco de Mayo and the reasons Mexico fought for independence. For this Cinco de Mayo lesson, students write a KWL about Cinco De Mayo. Students explore celebration vocabulary in Spanish....
Texas A&M University
Sons of Dewitt Colony Texas: Mexican Independence
Website devoted to the regional history of Texas discusses significant historical figures and events of Mexican Independence.
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: Manuel De Mier Y Teran
A very long and detailed site from Texas A&M University with information on the military and political life of Manuel de Mier y Teran, "tragic friend and last hope for Mexican Texas."
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Caste and Politics in the Struggle for Mexican Independence
examines the social conditions in Mexico before and after independence from Spain and the impact of internal conflicts between people of different social castes.
Other
The Historical Text Archive: Benito Juarez
An 1857 account written by the famous Mexican revolutionary leader, who overthrew the French puppet emperor Maximilian, about his early life.
PBS
The Border: 1821 Mexican Independence From Spain
A brief recounting of the way Mexico was able to gain its independence from Spain. From PBS.
Other
Seguin Descendants Historical Preservation: Erasmo Seguin
Dig deep into the life of Erasmo Seguin, the sole representative from Texas to the constitutional convention after Mexico achieved independence from Spain. He helped to draft the Constitution of 1824 and was a major influence in the...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Cinco De Mayo: Everything You Need
Find out more about Cinco de Mayo when you visit this resource. Content also includes activities, lessons, and resources.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Juan Jose Maria Erasmo De Jesus Seguin
Learn about the life and work of Erasmo Seguin, the sole representative from Texas to the constitutional convention after Mexico achieved independence from Spain. He helped to draft the Constitution of 1824 and was a major influence in...
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Gutierrez De Lara, Jose Bernardo Maximiliano
Find out about Jose Gutierrez de Lara, Mexican revolutionary and diplomat. Read about how Gutierrez de Lara was obsessed with the idea of freeing Mexico from Spain.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Texas Breaks Away Texas and Mexico
After being taken over by Mexico in 1821, Texas became very attractive to people wanting to settle. New policies, however, upset the Texans, which lead to rebellions and the Texas Revolution of 1836. Read about it all, and check out...
Digital History
Digital History: Impact of the Mexican Revolution
Seee how Mexico's independence from Spain affected not only the Mexicans who lived in California, but also the native population, and the white Americans.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Mexican American War Timeline 1846 1848
A timeline showing the events between 1821 and 1845 that led up to the Mexican-American War, followed by one with the major events of the war from 1846 to 1848.
Other
The Historical Text: Mexico's 19th Century Crisis
This history survey examines the issues that faced Colonial Mexico (New Spain), a vast territory characterized by a stable and responsive government, a wealthy and balanced economy, and a multiracial society that enjoyed considerable...
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Mexico's Drive to Independence
Personal site from Don Donn dedicated entirely to Mexico's drive for independence. It is divided into sections that talk about events leading to Mexican independence, biographies on prominent figures in the uprising, and it also contains...
Curated OER
Miguel Hidalgo
A short history of the struggle for Mexican independence from Spain, with special emphasis given to the efforts of Miguel Hidalgo Costilla, who became known as the "father of the Mexican Revolution".
Curated OER
Miguel Hidalgo, Often Called the Father of Mexico.
A short history of the struggle for Mexican independence from Spain, with special emphasis given to the efforts of Miguel Hidalgo Costilla, who became known as the "father of the Mexican Revolution".