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Lone Star Junction: Texas Declaration of Independence (March 2, 1836)
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.
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Lone Star Junction: Treaties of Velasco
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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Lone Star Junction: Archives of the West: Resolution Annexing Texas to the u.s.
Read the U.S. Congressional resolution approving the annexation of the Republic of Texas to the United States. Links are provided to additional sites.
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Lone Star Junction: Texas Ordinance of Secession (February 2, 1861)
This site gives the text of the Texas Ordinance of Secession after the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860. It gives the reasons Texas secedes from the Union. See the parallels to the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
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Lone Star Junction: The Yellow Rose (And Other Songs) of Texas
A long list of songs about Texas, both lyrics and audio files in MIDI format. There are well-loved songs, school songs, regional songs, ragtime songs by Scott Joplin, even the theme song from the Lone Ranger television show.
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Lone Star Junction: The Evolution of a State or Recollections of Old Texas Days
The complete text of a memoir by Noah Smithwick, first published in 1900. It has been heralded as one of the most accurate portrayals of early Texas life.
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Lone Star Junction: Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest
The complete text of the 1952 version of this book by J. Frank Dobie. Chapters are thematic collections of annotated lists of books on different aspects of Southwestern culture and history, e.g., Texas Rangers, mountain men, and the Pony...
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Lone Star Junction: Remember the Alamo
The complete text of the classic book Remember the Alamo by Amelia E. Barr, which follows the lives of a family living during the Texas Revolution.
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Lone Star Junction: Travis' Appeal for Aid at the Alamo (24 Feb. 1836)
On this website you can see the letter William Travis wrote asking for aid while inside the Alamo. There is a transcription of the letter for you to read. Links take you to additional information.
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Lone Star Junction: Notable Texans Before 1900
Lone Star Junction identifies an extensive list of high-profile Texans prior to 1900. A chart informs readers what general role in Texas history each person was involved in from Texas Revolution, Indian Wars, Civil War, and the...
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Lone Star Junction: Archives of the West: Compromise of 1850
This interesting website shows four plans of establishing the boundaries of Texas for its annexation into the U.S. This break-up of Texas lands became part of the Compromise of 1850.
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Lone Star Junction: Lorenzo De Zavala (1789 1836)
A short biography of Lorenzo de Zavala that outlines his many accomplishments in Mexican politics, and later in Texas.
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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.
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Lone Star Junction: James S. Hogg
Read this short text with biographical information on the twentieth governor of the great state of Texas, James S. Hogg.
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Lone Star Junction: Texas Timeline: Revolution and Republic
This resource presents a brief timeline of the events surrounding the Texas Revolution and the Republic of Texas with hyperlinks for more information.
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Lone Star Junction: Benjamin Rush Milam
A condensed version of Milam's life still covers the major points of this Texas hero.
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Lone Star Junction: The Five Spanish Missions of Old San Antonio
A brief look at each of five Spanish missions established in the 1700s along the San Antonio River in California.
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Lone Star Junction: The Six National Flags of Texas
Information about each of the six flags that Texas has had.
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Lone Star Junction: Battleship Texas (I & Ii)
Provides the history of two Texas battleships named the USS Texas.
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Lone Star Junction: First Flight in Texas
Describes the earliest efforts of Texans to fly airplanes.
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Lone Star Junction: Camels in Texas 1856
Describes an experiment in the 1850s to use camels to transport goods in west Texas and as far as California.
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Lone Star Junction: Flags of the Texas Revolution
Describes eleven different flags that were flown by various groups during the Texas Revolution in support of various beliefs and causes.
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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.
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Lone Star Junction: The First Lone Star State Fair
The first state fair of Texas was held in Corpus Christi in 1852, with mixed success. Read about the history of this fair and the ambitious people who initiated it and oversaw it.