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Title:
| Alamo |
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Description:
| These sites are about the Alamo and the Mexican-American War. Take a 360-degree virtual tour of the site and view many photos. There are timelines and first-person accounts. Includes information on Sam Houston, Spanish missions, and the Southwest region of the United States. |
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Grade Level:
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| The Alamo
This is the official site of the Alamo. Learn about its history and about the people who defended it. Click on "The Alamo in 1836" for a chronology of events. Look at several pictures in the "Virtual Walking Tours."
Sam Houston
This is site is dedicated to Sam Houston, Texas' first govornor. Learn about Sam's role in the Texas Revolution, answer some trivia questions, and read some of his quotes.
The Mexican War
Read about the impact of the Mexican-American War and how it changed the political landscape of North America. NOTE: The site includes ads.
The Spanish Missions
This ThinkQuest takes a look at the Spanish missions of the United States Southwest. Find out who created the missions, why they created them, and who lived there. Also take a virtual tour of a mission.
ITC Alamo
Click on "Alamo Tour" to learn about specific parts of the compound. Click on "The REAL Alamo" to see historic photos and to take an interactive quiz. Site also includes lesson plans.
Spirts of the Alamo
Read about some of the famous people who died defending the Alamo. For example, see a picture and read about Davey Crockett's role.
Flags of the Texas Revolution
See pictures of all the flags that were used during the Texas Revolution. Scroll to the bottom of the page to read how each was used.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2.4, 3.6, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 2, 6
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