Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Treaties of Velasco
The "public" treaty of Velasco between the Republic of Texas and Santa Anna is presented in both English and Spanish on this PBS site. An explanation of the "secret" treaty is given also. Links to other websites.
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony: Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna
Extensive biography of Mexican General, President, and Dictator. The site from the Texas A & M University includes many direct quotes from Santa Anna describing his legacy and life.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
An interactive exploration of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which was signed in 1848 and ended the Mexican-American War. Puts the treaty in context, makes reference to U.S. territorial gains, and includes links to larger images, a...
PBS
Pbs: Archives of the West: Declaration of the People of Texas: Nov. 7, 1835
This document, offered on this PBS website, is the declaration of the people living in Texas objecting to the treatment by Santa Anna and asking for help from the Mexican government.
PBS
Pbs: New Perspectives on the West
This in-depth resource presents a history of the American West from pre-Columbian times until World War I with profiles, documents, and images. It encourages visitors to link these into patterns of historical meaning for themselves....
Other
Dmwv: The u.s. Mexican War: 1846 1848
Dedicated to the memory of U.S. veterans who fought in the U.S.-Mexican War, this website provides documents, images, maps, and FAQs.
Son of the South
Son of the South: The Mexican War
Detailed discussion of the Mexican War, including key figures and major battles.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Travis' Appeal for Aid at the Alamo (24 Feb. 1836)
On this website you can see the letter William Travis wrote asking for aid while inside the Alamo. There is a transcription of the letter for you to read. Links take you to additional information.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto
Website details the decisive battle which concludes the Texas revolution, and the implications of the Texas victory. You can view two documents listing the dead and wounded of both the Texans and Mexicans.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Treaties of Velasco
A brief description of how the Treaties of Velasco came about. The full text of the Public Treaty as well as the Secret Treaty are included.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Goliad Massacre
Political infighting among Texas politicians doomed military strength. In this Texas Library site read about the Goliad Massacre, which was a result of that confusion. Click on the maps and documents to seen enlargements. Links are...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission:battle of Coleto and Goliad Massacre
This is a fascinating, first-hand account of the Goliad Massacre, written by an American survivor.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Presidents of the Republic of Texas: Sam Houston (1)
Samuel Houston's influence on Texas' early history is immeasurable. Get to know this Texas president through this site, complete with primary texts and timelines, and learn why this man was president, not once--but twice. Includes...
Other
The Alamo
The online home of historic site of the Mission San Antonio de Valero, commonly known as the Alamo, includes a multimedia introduction, an extensive history of the battle and the mission, and educational resources.
Other
In Search of Heroes: The Cost of Freedom: William B. Travis
Learn about the life of William B. Travis, a southern lawyer who died at the battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. Includes a timeline.
Other
Scout: Defenders of the Alamo: Heroes or Villains?
An analysis of the debate around the battle at the Alamo. The article looks at the different perspectives of Texans, Mexicans, and Tejanos, and the conflicts within each group, and the events that took place at that time. [Published:...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: Mexican American War
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the Mexican American War. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Susanna Wilkerson Dickinson 1814? 1883
Explore this site to read the life history of Susanna Dickerson, one of only 12 survivors of the Alamo. She provided an eyewitness account of what happened during the battle. Be sure to view the photos of the battles.
Digital History
Digital History: America's Manifest Destiny [Pdf]
After a brief discussion of Manifest Destiny in other parts of country, read about the Texas rebellion against Mexico, the battles against Santa Anna, and the treaties that made Texas an independent country. [pdf]
Digital History
Digital History: The Texas Revolution
Why would American citizens emigrate to Spanish-held, and later Mexican-held Texas? Read about the reasons, their grievances against their Mexican rulers, and the eventual revolution that brought independence to Texas.
PBS
New Perspectives on the West: Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna, Mexican Leader
Part of a larger website on the American West, this page provides a biography of Mexican general Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (1794-1876).
PBS
The West: Stephen Fuller Austin (1793 1836)
PBS presents a biography on the life of Stephen Fuller Austin. Known as "The Father of Texas," Stephen F. Austin established the first Anglo-American colony in the Teas province of Mexico and saw it grow into an independent republic.
Texas A&M University
Sons of Dewitt Colony Texas: Battle of San Jacinto
Extensive website from the Sons of Dewitt Colony Texas provides first hand accounts of the Battle of San Jacinto, and the eventual surrender of Santa Anna. Site complimented by battlefield map and the reports of the opposing commanders.
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt: Susannah Wilkerson Dickinson, Alamo Widow and Survivor
This webpage on the life of Susannah Dickinson (1814-1883) includes the text of an interesting letter from Mexican General Santa Anna to the people of Texas, written after the Alamo.