Texas War for Independence - January 24, 2008

Agenda:
1. Texan War for Independence PPT (pg 11)
HW: Important People in Manifest Destiny (pg 12)

Today we took a step closer toward the Civil War in our study of the Texan War for Independence. It may not seem clear now, but this important conflict between the Texians and Mexico will set the stage for further sectional conflict.

Were the Texians law-defying illegal immigrants or freedom-fighting pioneers? Think about this as you enter the weekend. Next week, after our mini-election unit, we'll watch the Disney film, "The Alamo," and talk more about whether the Texans were justified in breaking Mexican law and ultimately forming their own nation.

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