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Interactive
PBS

Pbs: The u.s. Mexico Border a History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has complete information about the U.S.-Mexico border. It has an interactive timeline of important border events and a morphing map that shows changes in the border.
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Website
Mex Connect

Mexico Connect: The Post Classic Period

For Students 9th - 10th
This article includes a summary of Toltec culture and civilization. There is also a link to a timeline of Mexican history.
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Handout
History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Mexican American War Timeline 1846 1848

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline showing the events between 1821 and 1845 that led up to the Mexican-American War, followed by one with the major events of the war from 1846 to 1848.
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Interactive
Other

Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation: The Peopling of America Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of immigration timeline, which discusses and illustrates periods of U.S. immigration history, pre-1790 through 2000.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Mexico History and Timeline Overview

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Mexico including the Aztecs, Mayan, Spanish explorers, Cortes, the Mexican Revolution, and independence from Spain on this website.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Texas State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
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.
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Handout
PBS

The Border: 1821 Mexican Independence From Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief recounting of the way Mexico was able to gain its independence from Spain. From PBS.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Accordion Dreams

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed site on the history and culture of the accordion. You'll find brief biographies on talented accordion players, a timeline, fun facts, and more!
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Handout
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Early European Exploration and Development

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronological timeline of early European exploration and development in Texas spanning from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries.
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Website
Other

Mas De Cien Anos De Cine Mexicano

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the important films, actors, directors, and unforgettable moments of Mexican cinema from its first days. Browse by topic, via the timeline, or jump to an alphabetical listing. Some topics are quite extensively covered; others...
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Eleuterio Escobar

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS series "The Border," find a short biography of Escobar (1894-1970 CE) and his struggle for Mexican American education reform.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: American g.i. Forum: Hector P. Garcia

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the website associated with the PBS series called "The Border." This article discusses the role of Hector Garcia in the Hispanic civil rights movement after World War II.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs: The Border: The Tampico Affair and the Speech From Woodrow Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read excerpts from President Wilson's speech following the American invasion of Veracruz after the Tampico incident. Includes photos.