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The Mexican troops launch the first wave of their assault on the Alamo Mission near modern day San Antonio, Texas.

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How does the Mexican assault of the Alamo begin?
What shows that both sides are determined?
Though the Mexican army yields at this point what advantage might it have over the Texas Republic fighters as time goes on?

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113.19.B.1

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - Social Studies

The student understands traditional historical points of reference in Texas history. The student is ...
113.19.B.1.A

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - Social Studies

identify the major eras in Texas history, describe their defining characteristics, and explain why h...
113.19.B.1.C

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - Social Studies

explain the significance of the following dates: 1519, mapping of the Texas coast and first mainland...
113.19.B.3

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - Social Studies

The student understands how individuals, events, and issues related to the Texas Revolution shaped t...
113.19.B.3.B

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - Social Studies

explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Texas Revolution, including George Ch...
113.19.B.3.C

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - Social Studies

explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of G...
113.19.B.3.D

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - Social Studies

explain how the establishment of the Republic of Texas brought civil, political, and religious freed...

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Kristin Willberg
almost 2 years ago

I used this clip as an introduction to Texas Annexation and Mexican War. Discussion followed as to who the soldiers were, where are they located and predictions on what had happened/going to happen.