History

7.3(C)

Issues Behind the Texas Revolution

Explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of Gonzales; the siege of the Alamo, William B. Travis's letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," and the heroism of the diverse defenders who gave their lives there; the Constitutional Convention of 1836; Fannin's surrender at Goliad; and the Battle of San Jacinto.

Part of The student understands how individuals, events, and issues related to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas

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Why the Texas Revolution Happened

This lesson explains the issues behind key events of the Texas Revolution. You will see not just what happened at Gonzales, the Alamo, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Goliad, and San Jacinto, but why Texans fought there and what each event meant for independence.