Unit 6 Revolution and Republic
Unit 6 – Revolution and Republic
(I) Explain the causes for Texas to declare independence from Mexico:
-Mier y Teran Investigation/Report
-Law of April 6, 1830
-Stephen F. Austin’s arrest and imprisonment
Battle of Gonzales:
-Provide interesting details (at least 2)
-How did it encourage Texans to fight for independence?
-Why is it called the “Lexington” of the Texas Revolution?
-Explain the slogan “Come and Take It”
(II) The Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos:
-Provide details of what happened in regards to the writing of the Texas Declaration of Independence (adopted March 2, 1836) and the role of George Childress
-Who was named commander of the Texas Army?
-Writing of the Texas Constitution (adopted March 16, 1836) - What were some similarities between the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution
Siege and Battle of the Alamo:
-Provide interesting details
-Why did the Alamo become a source of conflict between Mexico and the Texasn?
-Explain the roles of Juan Seguin and William B. Travis
Defense of Goliad and the Battle of Coleto Creek:
-Provide interesting details
-Explain the role of James Fannin in this conflict
-Who won this battle and what was the result?
-How did this cause the “Runaway Scrape”?
Battle of San Jacinto:
-Provide interesting details
-Explain the roles of Juan Seguin, Sam Houston, and Mexican General Santa Anna
-Explain Sam Houston’s strategy to win this battle
-Why did Santa Anna surrender?
(III) Significance of 1845:
-Anson Jones and the annexation of Texas
-Texas Rangers – Who were they and what were their purpose?
Causes of the Texas Revolution from Mexico and the Battle of Gonzales
Texas History PowToon Project
Using a shared google doc, your team will research the information required below. After teacher approval of researched information, you will print out to go as notes in your binder. Your team will create a PowToon to present your information. Use a picture or graphic on each frame with text…maximum of 10 frames.
Explain the causes for Texas to declare independence from Mexico. Explain what happened and how it was a cause of tension between Texas and Mexico:
-Mier y Teran Investigation/Report
-Law of April 6, 1830
-Stephen F. Austin’s arrest and imprisonment
Battle of Gonzales:
-Provide interesting details (at least 2)
-How did it encourage Texans to fight for independence?
-Why is it called the “Lexington” of the Texas Revolution?
-Explain the slogan “Come and Take It”
Declaring of Texas Indpendence, Writing of the Texas Constitution, and Major Battles of the Texas Revolutionary War
Texas History Storyjumper Project
Your group will research the required information as outlined below on a shared google doc. Upon teacher approval, you will print out the information and place as notes in binder.
Your group will create a story using Storyjumper to present your researched information. Include a picture on each page...it can be any size. Be careful to not put too much text on each page…maybe a 5 sentence limit. Make the book appropriate for your age group.
The Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos:
-Provide details of what happened in regards to the writing of the Texas Declaration of Independence (adopted March 2, 1836) and the role of George Childress
-Who was named commander of the Texas Army?
-Writing of the Texas Constitution (adopted March 16, 1836) - What were some similarities between the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution
Siege and Battle of the Alamo:
-Provide interesting details
-Why did the Alamo become a source of conflict between Mexico and the Texasn?
-Explain the roles of Juan Seguin and William B. Travis
Defense of Goliad and the Battle of Coleto Creek:
-Provide interesting details
-Explain the role of James Fannin in this conflict
-Who won this battle and what was the result?
-How did this cause the “Runaway Scrape”?
Battle of San Jacinto:
-Provide interesting details
-Explain the roles of Juan Seguin, Sam Houston, and Mexican General Santa Anna
-Explain Sam Houston’s strategy to win this battle
-Why did Santa Anna surrender?