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Texas State Historical Association: Civil War and Reconstruction [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this instructional activity, students examine the Secession, the Civil War, and Reconstruction...
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Texas State Historical Association: The Constitution of Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they examine the Texas Constitution and the Texas Bill of Rights and record their...
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Texas State Historical Association: Dec of Independence of Rep. Of Texas [Pdf]
In this lesson, Students examine the Texas Declaration of Independence and compare it to the United States Declaration of Independence for similarities and differences, with particular attention paid to the terminology used in these...
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Texas State Historical Association: Environment of Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this instructional activity, they learn about the four physical regions of Texas, the geology...
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Texas State Historical Association: Texas' Natural Environment
Presents information and data on all aspects of the geography, natural resources, and climate of Texas, including natural disasters and extreme weather events.
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Texas State Historical Association: Minerals in Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this instructional activity, they examine the history of oil and oil and gas production In...
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Texas State Historical Association: Texas Art and Artists [Pdf]
A collection of posters of art by prominent Texas artists showing images from periods in Texas history.
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Texas State Historical Association: Flags & Other Symbols
Lists and explains the meaning of the many state symbols of Texas, its flag, and the state song.
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Texas State Historical Association: The Great Depression
Read about the economy and politics in Texas during the time of the Great Depression.
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Texas State Historical Association: State Government [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they investigate the officials and organizational structures that make up the...
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Texas State Historical Association: Texas Almanac: State of Texas Agriculture
Find out about the changes in Texas state agricultural industry over the past fifty years.
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Texas State Historical Association: Texas Quiz Show
The Texas Quiz Show is an actual competition held online each year. Students sign up as individuals, and teachers are encouraged to use it as a class activity as well. Practice quizzes are posted three times a year, and students can use...
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Texas State Historical Association: Francis Richard Lubbock
A short biography of Francis R. Lubbock, who became governor of Texas in 1861. He later served in the military until the end of the Civil War, then as the state treasurer of Texas.
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Texas State Historical Association: Council House Fight
A description of the Council House Fight in San Antonio, Texas in 1840, when Comanche leaders and warriors were killed during a planned meeting between the Comanches and Texas officials.
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Texas State Historical Association: Lorenzo De Zavala
A biography of Lorenzo de Zavala, who served under President Santa Anna of Mexico, and then became a supporter of the Texas independence movement. He helped to draft the Republic of Texas Constitution.
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Texas State Historical Association: Cordova Rebellion
A description of the Cordova Rebellion in 1838 against the Republic of Texas, led by Vicente Cordova.
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Texas State Historical Association: Thomas Green
A biography of Thomas Green. It covers his political and military career. A county was named after him in recognition of his service to Texas.
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Texas State Historical Association: James Walker Fannin, Jr.
A biography of James Walker Fannin, Jr., who was active in the Texas Revolution.
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Texas State Historical Association: Lulu Belle Madison White
A biography of Lulu Belle Madison White, who lived from 1907-1957. She was a prominent civil rights advocate with the NAACP in Texas.
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Texas State Historical Association: Spanish Texas
Get an idea of what Spanish Texas was like during the development of what is now the Lone Star state. Thea area highlighted was situated on the border of Spain's North American empire.
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Texas State Historical Association: Coahuila and Texas
Read about Coahuila and Texas, one of the constituent states of the newly established United Mexican States under its 1824 Constitution.
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Texas State Historical Association: Texas Almanac: Oil/texas: A Cultural History
Read the synopsis and story of how the Spindletop gusher, a key event in the history of the Texas economy, began the United States oil industry.
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Texas State Historical Association: Texas Almanac: Timeline of Texas History
This timeline launch page gives a general timeline of Texas History, and contains links for more in-depth study of each time period. It spans from ancient history to the twentieth century.
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Texas State Historical Association: Texas, the Lone Star State Today [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac to find the facts about Texas that they need. The almanac is free to download.