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Texas Independence

After learning about the Texas Revolution and the Battle of the Alamo, you will complete the quiz at the bottom of the page before you start your project showing what you have learned about the Texas revolution.  You can do one of the following.
  1. Create a timeline showing all of the important events in the Texas Revolution (can be on paper, google drawing, or another form that you approve with your teacher)
  2. Create a map that lists each of the battles of the Texas Revolution and some important facts about each battle (Can be on paper, Google Drawing, Google MyMap or another form that is approved by your teacher)
  3. Create a movie that tells about the Texas Revolution and the most important aspects (people, battles, places) of the Revolution (Tell your teacher how you will record and show your movie before starting)
  4. Create a model of one of the battles.  Be able to give some facts about what happened at the battle and why it was important to the Revolution
  5. Imagine that you lived during the time of the Texas Revolution.  Write a story or create a movie showing how your life would be different after the Texas Revolution.
Timeline of Independence - See some of the important people and events of the Texas Revolution
Texas Declares Independence!
Read about the revolution on pages 180-187

Map of the Texas Revolution-  Look at where each of the battles took place
Battle of the Alamo
March 6, 1836
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Brief History of the Battle of the Alamo-  read about the alamo
Read about the Battle of the Alamo on pages 190-195
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Virtual Tour of The Alamo-  Take a look around the Alamo and what it looks like now

Think about who won the battle of the Alamo and why...
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Battle of San Jacinto

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Santa Ana Surrenders
Read pages 198-205 to learn about the Battle of San Jacinto
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Battle of San Jacinto Map-  Look at the layout of the land and where the troops were during the battle
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San Jacinto Monument
Battle of San Jacinto Reenactment- click for more information

The Republic of Texas

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Texas Flag and Seal
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Read pages 206-209 to learn about the Republic of Texas
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Map of Texas during the Republic
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Texas Revolution Quiz

Activities to Complete after learning about the Texas Revolution

Printable Link

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