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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Photograph, Mirabeau B. Lamar

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a photo of Mirabeau Lamar, part of artist Henry McArdle's collection of research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto." Includes a link to an article on Lamar, from the "Handbook of Texas."
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University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Mapping History: Texas: 1836

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very simple map showing the Republic of Texas and the territory disputed with Mexico in 1836.
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Other

Texas Bob: The Texas Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this reprinting of The Texas Declaration of Independence from March 2, 1836. Each person's name who signed the document is hyper-linked to additional biographical information.
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Primary
Lone Star Junction

Lone Star Junction: Treaties of Velasco

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Texas Navy: Blood Feud

For Students 9th - 10th
Read details about a feud between President Sam Houston and Commodore Edwin Moore, which stemmed from Houston's refusal to send Moore funds needed in order to repair the naval fleet. Includes several primary texts: "Houston orders a...
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Sam Houston's Copy of His Official Report of the Battle of San Jacinto

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Martin Perfecto De Cos

For Students 9th - 10th
Site contains surrender terms and documents signed by Perfecto de Cos and Edward Burleson to end hostilities at Bexar.
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: William Barret Travis' Letter From the Alamo, 1836: About

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: William Barret Travis Letter From the Alamo 1836 Full Text

For Students 9th - 10th
Read William Barret Travis' "heroic message" through which he called for reinforcements at the Alamo in San Antonio.
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Santa Anna to Mc Ardle, March 16, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Kids' Wings

Texas Bluebonnet Books: "How Tia Lola Came to Stay"

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides a book summary, lesson plan ideas, book connections and resource links for teaching How Tia Lola Came to Stay by Julia Alvarez.
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Article
Bullock Texas State History Museum

Bullock Museum: African Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Share in the campfire stories of the people who defined Texas. Read about free people of color, and how the Republic of Texas was between a rock and a hard place.
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Treaty of Velasco

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the public Treaty of Velasco between David G. Burnet, representing the Republic of Texas, and Santa Anna, ending the Texas Revolution.
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Handout
Son of the South

Son of the South: Westward Expansion

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the major events and acquisitions in the westward expansion of the United States. Includes Louisiana Purchase, Florida Purchase, Oregon Territory, the Republic of Texas, Gadsden Purchase, etc.
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Curated OER

Texas Map

For Students Pre-K - 1st
texas map
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Handout
Texas A&M University

Sons of Dewitt Colony: Thomas Jefferson Rusk

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the life and accomplishments of Thomas J. Rusk (1803-1857). Rusk's Secretary of War Report on the Battle of San Jacinto is also included here.
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Proclamation of Sam Houston, a Call for Volunteers, December 12, 1835

For Students 9th - 10th
Samuel Houston calls for volunteer troops in this broadsheet from 1835.
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Mrs. Lola Lamar Calder to Mc Ardle, November 22, 1891

For Students 9th - 10th
Mirabeau Lamar's daughter, Lola Lamar Calder, writes artist Henry McArdle, who did extensive research on Lamar, as well as others, before painting his "The Battle of San Jacinto." This site includes images of the original letter, typed...
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Curated OER

Etc: Texas Controversy and Territorial Adjustment, 1836 1850

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the western United States between 1836 and 1850 showing the Texas controversy and territorial adjustments at the time. The map is color-coded to show the unorganized territory of the Louisiana Purchase and the boundary line with...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Mexico and Texas, 1845 1848

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Mexico and Texas from the annexation of the Republic of Texas by the United States (1845) to the end of the Mexican-American War (1848). The map is color-coded to show the territory of Texas in 1845, the territory of dispute...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Texas, 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1898 of Texas showing the capital at Austin City, principal cities and towns, railroads, rivers, and coastal features. "Lone Star State. Origin of name not definitely known; supposed by some to have been name of Indian tribe....
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Primary
Texas A&M University

Sons of De Witt: The Cordova Rebellion

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about Vicente Cordova, a Mexican who led a rebellion against the Texans in 1838. Here you can read a diary and other firsthand narrative accounts of this rebellion.
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Handout
Texas A&M University

Sons of De Witt Colony: David G. Burnet

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive biography of David G. Burnet (1788-1870), first president of the Republic of Texas, "known for his oratory and personal generosity."
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Handout
San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: How Did the Battle of San Jacinto Change the World?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interesting look at the impact of the Battle of San Jacinto not only for the Republic of Texas, but for places in North America and in Europe. Links to additional information.

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