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University of Texas at Austin

Center for American History: Texas, Texans, and the Alamo

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online exhibit of photographs and other momentos from throughout the colonization of the Mexican territory as well as during the war.
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The Alamo: Susanna Dickinson

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the survivors of the Alamo, Susanna's life was to be one of difficulty. The site also chronicles the "gist of what she reported," after the battle of the Alamo. This analysis of her account of the Alamo massacre is contrasted with...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Treasures: The Texas Republic the Battle of the Alamo

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a brief article on the Battle of the Alamo, which includes quotes, links to primary texts, and images of William Barret Travis and Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Read about the defeat at the Alamo in light of the prior Texas...
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World History Center: The Alamo

For Students 6th - 8th
"Remember the Alamo!" The Alamo is a symbol of Texan's heroic resistance in their fight for independence from Mexico. The following is a concise summary of the infamous standoff.
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Remember the Alamo! And the People Who Fought There

For Students 4th - 8th
Lists the names of all the defenders of the Alamo, and points out that the group represented a cross-section of the people of Texas.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: The Alamo

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides an overview and a timeline of interesting facts about the Battle of the Alamo.
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Texas Bob: The Fall of the Alamo

For Students 9th - 10th
These reprinted letters show actual correspondence and tell the story of the fall of the Alamo in early nineteenth century Texas.
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In Search of Heroes: The Cost of Freedom: William B. Travis

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life of William B. Travis, a southern lawyer who died at the battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. Includes a timeline.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Dawn at the Alamo: Reuben M. Potter to Mc Ardle

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a letter from Reuben M. Potter to "Dawn at the Alamo" artist, Henry McArdle, in which Potter talks about the credibility of Dickinson's account of the Alamo, among other things. This site includes images of the actual letter and...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Dawn at the Alamo: Plan of the City of San Antonio

For Students 9th - 10th
See a plan of the city of San Antonio and the Alamo, "drawn and colored by Col. Ignacio de Labastida, chief of engineers of the army of the north." The first page is an English translation of the areas labeled on the drawn plan. (Click...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Dawn at the Alamo: Portrait of David Crockett

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a portrait of famous Texan David Crockett by the "Dawn at the Alamo" painter, Henry McArdle. Includes a link to a bio on Crockett.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Dawn at the Alamo: Photograph of Jose Antonio Navarro

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a photo of famous Texan Jose Antonio Navarro, part of Henry McArdle's "Dawn at the Alamo" notebook. Includes a link to a bio on Navarro.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Dawn at the Alamo: Stephen F. Austin, From the "Log Cabin"

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is portrait of famous Texan, Stephen F. Austin, by "Dawn at the Alamo" painter, Henry McArdle. Below the portrait is a handwritten explanation of the image, as well as a line-by-line typed transcription. Includes a link to a...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Santa Anna to Mc Ardle, March 16, 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
Read Santa Anna's letter in which he explains why "the Alamo defenders had to be killed." Includes images of the actual letter.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Remember the Alamo by Amelia E. Barr

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the novel Remember the Alamo by Amelia E. Barr. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Remember the Alamo

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr's Remember The Alamo has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: The Lost Gold of the Montezumas: A Story of the Alamo

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of William Osborn Stoddard's The Lost Gold Of The Montezumas: A Story Of The Alamo has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be...
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San Jacinto Museum of History

San Jacinto Museum: Commanders in the Field: Sidney Sherman

For Students 9th - 10th
In this brief biography of Sidney Sherman from the San Jacinto Museum you read about his exploits in the Battle of San Jacinto. He is credited with the uttering the cry, "Remember the Alamo."
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Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The King of the Wild Frontier [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A reader's theater script for The King of the Wild Frontier, a short biography of Davy Crockett. Five character roles are needed in this activity.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Who Was Known as The...?

For Students 9th - 10th
Who Was Known As the Father of Texas? Who Was Known As the Yellow Rose of Texas? This resource identifies a selection of famous people from Texas history, and provides a biography for each.
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Ncppr: The Fall of the Alamo 1836

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed article on the Battle of the Alamo. Read about the events and people associated with it and learn how the Alamo, in the end, fell. This text was originally written by Captain R.M. Potter in 1860.
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Los Alamos National Laboratory

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. You will find the history of the laboratory as well as many of the key figures. There is also an interactive history of the Manhattan Project. Be sure to check out the photo...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Dawn at the Alamo: Portrait of Susanna Dickinson Given to Mc Ardle

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a photo of Alamo eyewitness Susanna Dickinson, given to "Dawn at the Alamo" artist Henry McArdle. Includes a link to a bio on Dickinson.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Dawn at the Alamo: Picture of General Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a portrait of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, which was sent to "Dawn at the Alamo" artist, Henry McArdle.

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