Republic of Texas and Early Statehood

1836-1861

After the struggles the Texians faced to gain independence, nationhood would prove to not be much easier. A struggling economy and differing political sentiments would only aid the thought that many Texans were already wanting to come true, "statehood". Becoming apart of the United States would be the "best" decision for many, but why did it take almost a decade to so so? This unit looks at the aligning and contrasting ideas of statehood that the struggling Republic would face.

Linked Educational Resources

How successful were leaders at addressing the financial issues facing the Republic of Texas?

How Texas became a Nation!

Compromise of 1850

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

BIOGRAPHIES

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Sam Houston

Mirabeau B. Lamar

Anson Jones

José Antonio Navarro

Chief Bowles

Edwin W. Moore

So, what's the Story?

(linked articles)

Mirabeau Lamar's Presidential Policies

Comparing Sam Houston's and Mirabeau Lamar's Presidential Policies

The U.S.-Mexican War

Cordova Rebellion

Council House Fight

Skill Building Activities

Copy of TEXAS RANGERS

Create a magazine article about the Texas Rangers

US-Mexican War (Game)

Copy of 7thGradeBioCards.pdf

BIO Cards

Copy of Visual Vocab Unit 6-Republic of Texas and Early Statehood - 1836-1861.pdf

Visual Vocabulary

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