+
Primary
Lone Star Junction

Lone Star Junction: Texas Declaration of Independence (March 2, 1836)

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the Texas Declaration of Independence is shown on this PBS website. See how it parallels the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Links to other websites.
+
Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Declaration of Independence, Original Manuscript

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a copy of the original manuscript of the Texas Declaration of Independence. This 12-page document includes line-by-line transcription.
+
Lesson Plan
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Dec of Independence of Rep. Of Texas [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this lesson, Students examine the Texas Declaration of Independence and compare it to the United States Declaration of Independence for similarities and differences, with particular attention paid to the terminology used in these...
+
Handout
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: David Gouverneur Burnet 1788 1870

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting profile of David G. Burnet, who fought for Texas independence from Mexico and served many political offices in Texas. Links to additional information on Texas history.
+
Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: Texas Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
What was the purpose of the Texas Declaration of Independence? Who authored the Declaration? This brief article answers these questions and provides links to the original handwritten Declaration as well as printed broadside.
+
Website
Lone Star Junction

Lone Star Junction: Texas Timeline: Revolution and Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a brief timeline of the events surrounding the Texas Revolution and the Republic of Texas with hyperlinks for more information.