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.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Turtle Bayou Resolutions
A brief overview of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, which played a role in the secession of Texas from Mexico and the creation of the Republic of Texas.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: The Annexation Treaty
Isaac Van Zandt championed for U.S. annexation, despite the possibility of war and political uproar. Read about the annexation treaty in its infancy, the people involved, and the signing of the treaty in 1844.
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: Bustamante's Decree of 1830
As part of the Law of April 6, 1830, read this reprinting of the Bustamante's Decree, which explicitly banned any further immigration from the United States to Texas.
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Texas Navy Association: Commodore Edwin Ward Moore [Pdf]
A nice overview of Commodore Edwin Ward Moore, Fleet Commander of the Texas Navy from April 1839-July 1843.
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Texas Heritage Society: The Fredonian Declaration of Independence
A reprinting of a document which served as both a Declaration of Independence as well as a treaty commemorating the agreement to divide Texas.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: The Texas Republic: James Butler Bonham
Here is a very brief bio on James Butler Bonham, an Alamo defender. Includes a letter Bonham sent to Sam Houston on December 1, 1835.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: The Texas Republic David Crocket
Learn about David "Davy" Crockett, "one of the most famous figures of his day." This site includes a painting of him by William Henry Huddle as well as primary texts: "Claim on behalf of Crockett for $60 for sale of two rifles, January...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Texas State History for Kids
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Texas including early explorers, Native Americans, Mexican-American War, Republic of Texas, and the Civil War.
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: Lorenzo De Zavala
Read this short biography of Lorenzo de Zavala, complete with links to primary documents involving the 19th-century Mexican politician.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Texan Santa Fe Expedition (1841)
Describes the ambitious but unsuccessful trade expedition from Texas to Santa Fe in 1841 that was devised by President Lamar. It contributed to the growing friction between Texas and Mexico.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Presidents of the Republic of Texas (And Their Cabinets)
Portraits of the presidents of the Republic of Texas, with the names of their cabinet appointees.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Texas Navy: Act for Defense of the Texas Sea Coast, March 1836
Explore the Texas Revolution through primary texts. Here you can see the handwritten "Act for Defense of the Texas Sea Coast," written in 1836.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Texas Navy: Commission of William Hurd, March 12, 1836
Explore the Texas Revolution through primary texts. Here you can read a handwritten letter through which is appointed "captain, in the naval service, of the Republic of Texas." Read a brief overview of Hurd's career and involvement in...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Texas Navy: Statement of Robert Moore, July 24, 1836
Explore the Texas Revolution and the war with Mexico through primary texts. Here you can read the 1836 "Statement of Robert Moore"--a report from Moore, who was stationed near Fort Bend and who shared his experience when the enemy arrived.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: The Capitols of Texas
Information about the eight different capitol buildings used by Texas from the start of the Republic of Texas up to the present. Includes drawings and later photos.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Texas Revolution
Overview and detailed facts about the Texas Revolution that resulted in the establishment of the Republic of Texas.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: List of Wounded During the Storm of Bexar, December 1835
View an original spreadsheet denoting casualties and their status after the storming of a Mexican fort at Bexar (now San Antonio), Texas on December 5-10, 1835. Click the link to read a history of the event.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas Libraries: Russia and the Former Soviet Republics Maps
Collection of maps (political, geographic, thematic, topographic, etc.) related to Russia and the former Soviet Union.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Central Africa: Relief Map
A good relief map of the countries of Central Africa showing mountains, lakes, and valleys. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Mozambique: Relief Map
A relief map of Mozambique in southern Africa showing the highlands in the north and plains in the south. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry-Castaneda collection.
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony: General Lawrence De Zavala
A detailed "sketch" of De Zavala. Includes a picture of his portrait and information about his role in the new Republic of Texas.
San Jacinto Museum of History
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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