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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 governor. Learn about Sam's role in the Texas Revolution, answer some trivia questions, and read some of his quotes. Note: This site has links led to external websites.
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.
ThinkQuest: 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.
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.
"Texas, Texans and The Alamo" On-Line Exhibit
View exhibits that document the historical development of Texas from Spanish colonization to the present day.
PBS: Remember the Alamo
This film about Alamo is created by PBS. Includes teacher's guide, timelines, maps, key people, and more.
Quia: Davy Crockett
Test your knowledge about Davy Crockett, an American folk hero who served in the Texas revolution and the Battle of the Alamo.
Alamo Gallery
View a collection of Alamo and its related situation.
America's Story: Remember the Alamo
Read brief information why Americans remember the Alamo from the library of congress.
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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
NV Standards:
H.6.8.17.c, H.7.8.14.d
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