Texas Revolution Characters

Texas Revolution Characters Unit overview:This Unit examines the concept of revolution and character.Students will learn about the causes and the significance of major events/people during the Texas Revolution. This unit will also look at how individuals can shaped history through their actions and character. Students will develop formal research skills, developing outlines and improve their expository writing skills. Also, we will analyze a historical film for accuracy and depiction based on historical content and understanding. Learning objective:·Identify historical figures in the Texas Revolution and their roles ·Describe their character and justify their actions during the Texas Revolution ·Improve research skills and writing a bibliography ·Create an outline for essay writing ·Writing expository essays   

"the preservation of liberty depends on the intellectual and moral character of the People"  John Adams 1772 

”Where Character and Academics Matter”The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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