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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures:the Long Expedition

For Students 9th - 10th
On this website from the Texas State Library you can read about an early attempt by Americans, led by James Long, to establish a "Republic of Texas." Click on the document to see an enlargement of the list of men captured by the Mexican...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Goliad Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
Political infighting among Texas politicians doomed military strength. In this Texas Library site read about the Goliad Massacre, which was a result of that confusion. Click on the maps and documents to seen enlargements. Links are...
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission:battle of Coleto and Goliad Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a fascinating, first-hand account of the Goliad Massacre, written by an American survivor.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: America's Manifest Destiny [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
After a brief discussion of Manifest Destiny in other parts of country, read about the Texas rebellion against Mexico, the battles against Santa Anna, and the treaties that made Texas an independent country. [pdf]
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Texas Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Why would American citizens emigrate to Spanish-held, and later Mexican-held Texas? Read about the reasons, their grievances against their Mexican rulers, and the eventual revolution that brought independence to Texas.
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Texas A&M University

Sons of De Witt Colony: Goliad Massacre: Execution of James Fannin

For Students 9th - 10th
Vivid account of the Goliad Massacre and the execution of Colonel James W. Fannin. Site excerpts primary source references.