The Annexation of Texas: From Republic to Statehood

by Joanne Mattern

Overview

After Texas earned its freedom from Mexico through a bloody revolution, its leaders were divided over whether Texas should join the United States. Readers will be introduced to the first two presidents of Texas, Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar, and their differing ideas. Through captivating facts, vivid images, maps, and easy-to-read text, readers will be enthralled as they learn about Texas history, the Texas Revolution, the annexation of Texas, and the Mexican-American War. The engaging sidebars, glossary, index, and table of contents make this book easy to navigate and aid students in better understanding of the content and vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity that allows students to think critically about the annexation of Texas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433350481
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	12/30/2012
Series:	Social Studies: Informational Text
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	810L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

A Long Journey 4

Fighting for Freedom 6

A New Republic 10

The Fight Over Statehood 14

A State at Last! 24

A State United, A Nation Divided 28

Glossary 30

Index 31

Your Turn! 32