The struggles of Sam McCulloch, a free black man, to be recognized as a citizen entitled to own land in Texas are the focus of research project that ask groups to examine a series of primary source documents and piece together McCulloch's story.

Concepts

the texas revolution

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Additional Tags

texas revolution, Texas War of Independence, free blacks, social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask groups to compare the racial policies of Mexico with those of Texas and to consider what these differences reveal

Classroom Considerations

• One of five activities related to Texas history, the approach can be modified to work with any historical figure

Pros

• The attached primary source documents offer learners insight into the racial views that influenced legislation prior to and during the Civil War

Cons

• None