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\nThe Price of Freedom: Americans at War Printable Exhibition\n

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\nThe Price of Freedom: Americans at War is a collection of 13 resources from a printable exhibition curated by the Smithsonian Museum of American History. Each resource begins with a summary and a table of contents. The resources...\n
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\nSam Houston for President...Again\n

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\nFourth graders discover the political career of Sam Houston. In this Texas history lesson, 4th graders research primary resources and create a modern-day version of Sam Houston's political campaign of the 1840s.\n
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\nA Teacher’s Guide to Sam Houston\n

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\nNeed a teacher's guide all about Sam Houston and how he relates to the Texas Revolution? Look no further! The guide includes a timeline detailing Houston's life, important milestones, and relevant maps that include his movement around...\n
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\nMexican War\n

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\nDid you know that without the Mexican War, the United States would not include the states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, Nevada, Utah, and even parts of Colorado? Scholars learn a variety of interesting facts about the...\n
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\nTexas Revolution\n

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\nNeed to know more about Texas's state history and how it gained independence from Mexico? Learn about Stephen Austin's visit with Santa Ana and the reasons Texas went to war with Mexico with an informative slideshow presentation.\n
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\nLatino Americans: Timeline of Important Dates\n

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\nFrom 1500-2000, an interactive timeline details important events related to Latino Americans. Next, to each date are small, yet informative blurbs—some of which include videos. \n
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\nManifest Destiny\n

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\nComplete with maps, photographs, and historical documents, this presentation would be a great resource throughout a unit about mid-19th century America. Manifest Destiny, Texas Independence, the Oregon Trail, and the Mexican War are...\n
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\nPrimary Source Adventures: Texas Annexation: United We Stand? Lesson Plan\n

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\nSeventh graders study the national effect that the annexation of Texas had on the 1844 Presidential election using primary source documents which they access through web based sources. They examine slavery in Texas during the 1840's and...\n
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\nCharging into Battle with Hood's Texas Brigade\n

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\nSeventh graders study the American Civil War and the contributions of Texans to the war effort. They read first-hand accounts of Joseph Polley, member of Hood's Texas Brigade and discuss his account of his first charge and what emotions...\n
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\nHistory 1 Word Search Puzzle\n

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\nIn this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.\n
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\nTexas State Library and Archives Commission: Presidents of the Republic of Texas: Sam Houston (2)\n

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\nWhat happened to Sam Houston after his first term as president of Texas? How did he come to take office again, after Mirabeau B. Lamar? Find the answers to these questions and others, and explore the personal life and second presidency...\n
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\nTexas State Library and Archives Commission: Presidents of the Republic of Texas: Sam Houston (1)\n

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\nSamuel Houston's influence on Texas' early history is immeasurable. Get to know this Texas president through this site, complete with primary texts and timelines, and learn why this man was president, not once--but twice. Includes...\n
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\nTexas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Pamphlet, General Sam Houston's Official Report\n

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\nHere is pamphlet printed in 1878 that gave General Sam Houston's official report on the Battle of San Jacinto. Eight pages long, it is annotated by artist Henry McArdle, as he did research for his painting, \"The Battle of San Jacinto.\"\n
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\nLone Star Internet: Sam Houston \"The Raven\" (1793 1863)\n

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\nThis detailed biography includes illustrations, quotations from Sam Houston (1793-1863 CE) about many aspects of life in his time, including education. Also includes personal information about his marriages and children.\n
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\nSons of De Witt Colony: Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna\n

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\nExtensive biography of Mexican General, President, and Dictator. The site from the Texas A & M University includes many direct quotes from Santa Anna describing his legacy and life.\n
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\nTexas State Library and Archives Commission: The Mc Ardle Notebooks: Portrait of General Sam Houston\n

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\nHere is a photo of General Sam Houston, which is part of artist Henry McArdle's notebook of research used in painting \"The Battle of San Jacinto.\" Includes a link to an article on Houston.\n
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\nTexas State Library and Archives Commission: The Mc Ardle Notebooks: Poem by Nellie Power Houston, Daugher of Sam Houston\n

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\nGeneral Sam Houston's daughter wrote \"My Father's Picture,\" a tribute to Houston. Check out a newspaper clipping from 1876 with the poem, which also has a brief note on Henry McArdle's portrait of Houston.\n
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\nSon of the South: Presidents of the Republic of Texas\n

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\nShort biographies of each of the presidents of the Republic of Texas, as well as five leading figures in the Republic.\n
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\nSan Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Samuel Houston\n

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\nThis 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.\n
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\nTexas Bob: The Tri Weekly Telegraph: Death of Gen. Houston\n

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\nRead the article from Texas' Tri-Weekly Telegraph from July 29, 1863, recounting the death of General Sam Houston. He was known for bringing Texas into the United States as a constituent state.\n
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\nLone Star Junction: Presidents of the Republic of Texas (And Their Cabinets)\n

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\nPortraits of the presidents of the Republic of Texas, with the names of their cabinet appointees.\n
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\nEducational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Sam Houston\n

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\nGeneral Sam Houston won a complete victory over Santa Anna, the Mexican President, in the Mexican War.-E. Benjamin Andrews 1895\n
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\nTexas State Library and Archives Commission: The Texas Navy: Blood Feud\n

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\nRead 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...\n
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\nTexas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Santa Anna Strikes Back\n

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\nTexas was \"teetering on the edge of total disintegration\" when Sam Houston returned to the presidency. The population was down, money was down, and Texas was defenseless against \"a resurgent Mexico.\" Read more about this period in Texas'...\n
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