Analyze the causes, major events, and effects of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of the Alamo, the Texas Declaration of Independence, the Runaway Scrape, and the Battle
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United States Video Lessons
Grade 4 Social Studies Video Lessons
Watch 9 dedicated curriculum video lessons.
Explain the effects of the railroad industry on life in Texas, including changes to cities and major industries
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Explain the events that led to the annexation of Texas to the United States and the impact of the U.S.-Mexican War
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Explain the possible origins of American Indian groups in Texas
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Explain when, where, and why the Spanish established settlements and Catholic missions in Texas as well as important individuals
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Geography. The student understands the concept of regions
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Identify leaders important to the founding of Texas as a republic and state, including José Antonio Navarro, Sam Houston, Mirabeau Lamar, and Anson Jones
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Identify the accomplishments and explain the economic motivations and impact of significant empresarios, including Stephen F. Austin and Martín de León, on the settlement of Texas
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Summarize motivations for European exploration and settlement of Texas, including economic opportunity, competition, and the desire for expansion
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