Instructional Video2:27
Makematic

The Texas Revolution

K - 8th
The Texas Revolution of 1835-36 saw American settlers rise up against the Mexican government to achieve their independence. The Republic of Texas stood as an independent nation for almost a decade.
Instructional Video5:57
Wonderscape

Debunking the Alamo: Truths Behind the Texas Legend

K - 5th
This video dismantles the myths surrounding the Battle of the Alamo, offering a historically accurate account of those fateful 13 days. Discover who truly fought in the battle, the reality behind the iconic 'line in the sand,' and the...
Instructional Video3:26
Wonderscape

The Texas Revolution: Roots of the Alamo Conflict

K - 5th
Delve into the complex origins of the Texas Revolution that set the stage for the iconic Battle of the Alamo in 1836. This video examines the tensions between the Texan settlers and the Mexican government, highlighting the significant...
Instructional Video3:38
Wonderscape

Origins of the Alamo: From Mission to Fortress

K - 5th
Uncover the early history of the Alamo, originally established as the Mission San Antonio de Valero in the 1700s by Spanish settlers in Texas. This video traces its transformation from a religious mission aimed at converting Native...
Instructional Video5:35
Wonderscape

The Alamo Unveiled: Myths and Realities of an Iconic Battle

K - 5th
Step beyond the myths and into the real history of the Battle of the Alamo in this revealing video. From its legendary 13-day siege to its lasting legacy, we dissect the facts, debunk the fiction, and explore the nuanced story of this...
Instructional Video6:18
Curated Video

Battle of San Jacinto and Texas Revolution

3rd - 12th
Travel to the San Jacinto Battleground and learn about the deciding battle of the Texas Revolution where Texas won its independence
Instructional Video4:56
Curated Video

Anahuac Disturbances and the Battle of Velasco

3rd - 12th
Travel to Old Fort Velasco and learn about how the disurbances at Anahuac and the battle of Velasco almost led to Texas Revolution
Instructional Video3:54
Curated Video

Santa Fe New Mexico and the Republic of Texas

3rd - 12th
Travel to Sante Fe, New Mexico and learn about its history and relationship to Texas
Instructional Video5:00
Curated Video

San Felipe Texas and Stephen F Austin colony

3rd - 12th
Travel to San Felipe, Texas and explore the first American colony founded by Stephen F. Austin.
Instructional Video2:12
Curated Video

Battle of Gonzales start of the Texas Revolution

3rd - 12th
Travel to to Gonzales, Texas and explore the start of the Texas Revolution
Instructional Video2:08
Curated Video

Remember the Alamo

9th - Higher Ed
The Battle of the Alamo has become the stuff of legend – when 200 brave Texan fighters took a stand against a Mexican force of thousands. But there’s more to the story than meets the eye.
Instructional Video2:22
Curated Video

Birth of the Lone Star State

9th - Higher Ed
Today, Texas is famous around the world as being the most American state of them all – but it once belonged to Mexico. For almost a decade, it was an independent republic.
Instructional Video10:29
Weird History

What Caused The Battle Of The Alamo To Happen

12th - Higher Ed
One of the most important battles in US history was the Battle of the Alamo. While most people know about the outcome of the battle, do you know what happened before the Alamo? Thanks to the glamour of Hollywood cinema, everyone...
Instructional Video21:23
Wonderscape

History Kids: The True Story of the Battle of the Alamo

K - 5th
Learn all about the Battle of the Alamo between Texans and the Mexican government, the events that led up to it, the individuals involved, and the controversy surrounding what was history versus myth. This program teaches the viewer that...
Instructional Video
Other

Fredonian Rebellion

9th - 10th
Watch this cartoon rendition of the Fredonian Rebellion of 1826, the first attempt by Anglo settlers in Texas to secede from Mexico. [2:11]