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National Park Service: Fort Scott National Historic Site: The Mexican War
This is a very brief overview of the Mexican War, organized into the following sections: "Zachary Taylor's Army," "The Army of the West," and "Invasion of Mexico City." Includes links to related articles and websites.
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Hillcrest High School: Us History: Expansion in Texas [Pdf]
This chapter covers a time in Texas history during the mid-nineteenth century when Mexico offered land grants to American settlers, but conflict developed over religion and other cultural differences.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Santa Anna Strikes Back
Texas was "teetering on the edge of total disintegration" when Sam Houston returned to the presidency. The population was down, money was down, and Texas was defenseless against "a resurgent Mexico." Read more about this period in Texas'...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: International Matter: Britain Makes Its Move
Why didn't Mexico recognize Texas independence? What was Mexico's proposal for Texas president Sam Houston in 1843? Read about this period in Texas history and check out primary texts that will help you explore this stage in Texas'...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Texas Navy: After San Jacinto
What role did the Texas Navy play in the aftermath of San Jacinto? This site provides the answer while offering a look into this time in Texas' history and the Texas fleet through primary texts: "Commodore Henry Thompson details his...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The San Felipe Incident: Opening Shot of the Texas Revolution
Read about the victory that allowed volunteers from the U.S. to move into Texas, thus beginning the Texas revolution in 1835. Explore the San Felipe incident and the man behind it, merchant Thomas F. McKinney, and check out related...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Texas Navy: War With Mexico
Read about Santa Anna's retaliation after the siege of Bexar, and the battles on sea and on land that followed. This site's strength is its collection of primary texts from this period in Texas' history: "Broadside calling for all men to...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: William Barret Travis' Letter From the Alamo, 1836: About
Read about William Barret Travis' "heroic message" through which he called for reinforcements at the Alamo in San Antonio. Includes quotes from the original letter, analysis, and information on the state of the original letter today.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: William Barret Travis Letter From the Alamo 1836 Full Text
Read William Barret Travis' "heroic message" through which he called for reinforcements at the Alamo in San Antonio.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Santa Anna to Mc Ardle, March 16, 1864
Read Santa Anna's letter in which he explains why "the Alamo defenders had to be killed." Includes images of the actual letter.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Official Report on the Capture of Santa Anna
Here is James A. Sylvester's report his capture of General Santa Anna. This site provides images of the original handwritten letter, as well as typed line-by-line transcription. Part of artist Henry McArdle's research for his painting,...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Account of Battle and Santa Anna's Attempt to Escape
William S. Taylor provides a very interesting account of the Battle of San Jacinto, and also writes of General Santa Anna's attempt to escape. There are eight pages of handwritten text accompanied by typed transcription. Part of artist...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Sam Houston's Copy of His Official Report of the Battle of San Jacinto
Sam Houston's personal account in his own handwriting of the Battle of San Jacinto written on April 25, 1836, is offered on this site. There is also a transcription of the document.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Lone Star Republic
Why did Mexico encourage settlement of Americans in Texas? Why did the Americans chafe under Mexican rule? Find out how this led to the Texas Revolution and the declaration of Texas as an independent country.
San Jacinto Museum of History
San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Henry Millard
This brief biography of Henry Millard from the San Jacinto Museum tells of his actions in the Battle of San Jacinto and later as a civil servant in Beaumont and Galveston.
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San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: George Hockley
This brief biography of George Hockley, fast supporter of Sam Houston, tells of his interest in the military and his actions in the Battle of San Jacinto.
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San Jacinto Museum: Battle of San Jacinto: Commanders: Manuel Castillon
San Jacinto Museum offers this brief biography of the compassionate general, Castrillon, who was killed at the Battle of San Jacinto.
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San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Juan Nepomuceo Almonte
Read about Juan Almonte, an economist as well as commander who had to surrender to the Texans in the Battle of Jacinto.
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San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Samuel Houston
This is a brief biography of Sam Houston from the San Jacinto Museum. His roots in Tennessee, his actions in the Texas Revolution, and his later political life are detailed.
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San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Sidney Sherman
In this brief biography of Sidney Sherman from the San Jacinto Museum you read about his exploits in the Battle of San Jacinto. He is credited with the uttering the cry, "Remember the Alamo."
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Community Profile Network: Hereford History
Why does Texas have a county called "Deaf Smith"? Discover this hero of Texas independence who was a hearing-impaired mounted scout during the struggle with Mexico.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: The Texas Republic the Battle of the Alamo
Here is a brief article on the Battle of the Alamo, which includes quotes, links to primary texts, and images of William Barret Travis and Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Read about the defeat at the Alamo in light of the prior Texas...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: E. Crew to Mc Ardle, Account of James Mc Gahey
Here is a handwritten account (with typed line-by-line transcription) of the Battle of San Jacinto, given to artist Henry McArdle. Part of the "Battle of San Jacinto" notebook of researched images, photos, sketches, and letters collected...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Colonel Pedro Delgado, 1878
Here is an account of the Battle of San Jacinto by Colonel Pedro Delgado. Part of artist Henry McArdle's research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto." This 17-page account has been annotated by McArdle.