Mexican National

UNIT 4 16-19 DAYS Resources for teachers to aid classroom instruction that cover Texas History during the period 1821 - 1835. Brought to you by The Portal to Texas History

THIS UNIT

Browse unit contents using the tabs to the right or the filters below.

Tell other teachers, parents, and students about us.

Follow

Like what you see? Follow The Portal on Facebook or Sign Up for our newsletter.

Pacing

Era Overview

When Mexico became independent of Spain in 1821, the new nation faced daunting challenges: the country was deeply in debt, Spain had promised to reconquer the territory, and much of Mexico had been devastated by the War for Independence. One of the most alarming problems that Mexico inherited from Spain was their remarkably weak presence in Texas, since so few Spaniards – now Mexicans – lived in the region.

As such, Mexico endorsed a plan by Tejanos (Mexicans native to Texas) to invite Anglo-Americans to settle in Texas. The hope was that these American farmers would become Anglo-Mexicans, whose new settlements would bring more population, stability, and economic development to the region. These Americans, in turn, were interested in Texas because Mexico’s government offered them vast swaths of land, far more than they could ever hope to buy in the United States. Thousands of Americans, as a result, began moving during the 1820s into eastern Texas, where they established farms and plantations that mostly grew cotton.

For a variety of reasons, disputes emerged during the late 1820s and early 1830s that put Texans (Anglos and Tejanos) in conflict with various levels of Mexico’s government. Both Anglos and Tejanos, for example, supported the importation of enslaved African Americans to serve as the labor system driving Anglo cotton farms in Texas, which put them at odds with leaders from other parts of Mexico who wanted to outlaw slavery altogether. Both Anglos and Tejanos also resented that Texas had been attached to the nearby state of Coahuila and petitioned unsuccessfully to be granted permission to be their own state. And as the Anglo population grew dramatically during the late 1820s and early 1830s, Mexico City began trying to assert more control over Texas, leading to disputes (and some armed fights) in the region.

Through it all, Tejanos and Anglos in Texas both tended to be strong supporters of “federalism” under Mexico’s Constitution of 1824, which promised that states in Mexico could pass their own laws based on local needs. When a group of leaders in Mexico City, with Santa Anna at the helm, overthrew the Constitution of 1824, alarmed Tejanos and Anglos openly began resisting the new “centralist” government of Mexico.

Unit Level Downloads (English)

Unit Plan Unit Plan MS Word Unit Plan Adobe PDF

Downloadable/Editable versions of the English language unit plan. Provides an Era Overview and pacing, and outlines each lesson’s estimated completion time, essential questions, a description of each lesson, and student learning experiences and activities.

Other Units

Spanish Colonial The Texas Revolution

Lessons

Most lessons contain downloadable and printable documents, activities, and other resources to aid in classroom instruction. Lesson materials are available in multiple formats and typically contain variations based on learning needs.

The Big Picture

This one-day lesson examines the historical context of the Mexican National Era, including key issues facing Mexico, Texas, and the United States at the outset of the era.

Plantation agriculture Cash Crop Cotton Financial Crisis / Panic of 1819 1821 Mexican Independence Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will use answer bank identify true statements Texas beginning Mexican National Era In exit ticket, students will hypothesize pros cons three possible options Mexico take order address concerns Texas. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will use primary source image make observations, inferences, predictions unit. Students read passage presented average 7th grade level Lexile difficulty provide summary one effect four significant events identified passage. Students use sentence stem make prediction unit based information passage. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will use primary source image make observations, inferences, predictions unit answer multiple choice questions choosing items answer bank. Students read passage presented average 7th grade level Lexile difficulty answer multi-select multiple choice questions identify two three effects four significant events passage. Students use sentence stem make prediction unit based information passage. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will use primary source image make observations, inferences, predictions unit. Students read passage presented 8th grade level Lexile difficulty provide summary three effects four significant events identified passage. Students make prediction unit based information passage.

Unit Plan # 1 45-60 min

How do we know what we know?

This one-day lesson presents three excerpts from different primary source letters discussing divisions in the Mexican government in 1821, challenges facing Tejanos, and Moses Austin’s proposal to settle Anglo-Americans in Texas.

Moses Austin Stephen F. Austin Governor Antonio Martínez Edward Lovelace Comanche Indians Augustín Iturbide Mexican Independence, 1821 Augustín Iturbide declared emperor, November 18, 1822 Moses Austin petitions the government to settle Ango-Americans in Texas, 1820 Forms of government Republic Monarchy Anarchy Empire Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will complete chart explaining information news shared today compared think shared 1800s. In exit ticket, students will think another type source used study period Texas history record type information gained source, potential benefits drawbacks source. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will read grade-level passages introducing three excerpts primary source documents analyze main ideas, content, key information, bias. Students will answer multiple-choice questions short, constructed response questions sentence stems guide responses. Foundation Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will read grade level passages key information bold introducing three excerpts primary source documents analyze main ideas, content, key information, bias. Students will answer multiple-choice questions one answer choice eliminated short, constructed response questions response options provided. Advanced Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will read challenging passages introducing three excerpts primary source documents analyze main ideas, content, key information, bias. Students will answer short, constructed response questions excerpt.

Unit Plan # 2 45-60 min

Vocabulary

This two-day lesson presents unit vocabulary in short readings that provide the terms in the context of significant information from the unit. Students use the readings to complete vocabulary charts and take a vocabulary quiz.

Stephen F. Austin Moses Austin Empresarios Constitution Cash crops Cotton Plantations Mexican Independence 1821 Federalism Centralism Republic Economy Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will review list categories topics related Texas history. They will place checkmark next category think will connect vocabulary terms unit. In exit ticket, students will use word bank different terms choose terms related major themes unit. They will highlight circle terms. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will read short passages using unit vocabulary context. They will provide definition, example reading, visual representation term vocabulary chart. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will read short passages using unit vocabulary context. They will choose multiple choice options identify correct definition term create visual representation term. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will read short passages using unit vocabulary context. They will provide definition, example reading, antonym, visual representation term, use complete sentence. Optional Grade Level Vocabulary Quiz In printable assignment, students will assess knowledge unit vocabulary answering matching, fill-in-the-blank, short answer questions sentence stems provided. Optional Foundation Vocabulary Quiz In printable assignment, students will assess knowledge unit vocabulary completing matching portion 3 answer choices provided, fill-in-the-blank multiple choice blank options, short constructed response questions sentence stems response options provided. Optional Advanced Vocabulary Quiz In printable assignment, students will assess knowledge unit vocabulary answering matching, fill-in-the-blank, short answer questions.

Unit Plan # 3 90-120 min

What's the Story?

This one- to two-day lesson presents the significant chronological events of the era, showing cause-and-effect relationships and demonstrating the key defining characteristics of the era.

Moses Austin Stephen F. Austin Antonio López de Santa Anna Saltillo, Coahuila San Antonio Mexican Independence 1821 Passing the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 Passing the State Constitution of Coahuila y Tejas of 1827 The Fredonian Rebellion 1826 The Mier y Teran Report 1828 The Law of April 6, 1830 Election of Santa Anna, 1833 Arrest and Imprisonment of Stephen F. Austin 1834 Federalism Centralism Republicanism Representation Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will predict cause-and-effect relationship three events will covered day's lesson. In exit ticket, students will answer multiple-choice question identifying accurate summary defining characteristics Mexican National Era. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticet back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students create short, constructed responses record date/dates key information readings. They choose options provided accurate description significance topic. Students summarize three significant events era based readings. There additional comprehension questions following timeline based structure new STAAR item type questions sentence stems guide short answer responses. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students choose 2 3 options provided key events topic. The significance provided. Students place checkmark next 3 4 options significant events occurred era based readings. There additional comprehension questions following timeline based structure new STAAR item type questions reduction answer choices, sentence stems, response options guide short answer responses. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will create short, constructed responses complete timeline recording date/dates, key events, significance reading. Students will summarize five significant events choice readings. There additional comprehension questions following timeline based structure new STAAR item type questions. Grade Level Readings This printable material includes 7 short reading passages grade level present chronological view significant events Mexican National Era. Foundations Readings This printable material includes 7 grade level readings present chronological view significant events Mexican National Era. Foundations readings include significant information bold reading supports. Advanced Readings This printable material includes 7 readings present chronological view significant events Mexican National Era. Advanced readings contain challenging vocabulary phrasing higher Lexile level.

Unit Plan # 4 45-60 min

The Empresario System

This one-day lesson presents information about the various for support of the Empresario System, significant people related to the beginning of Anglo immigration, requirements for Anglo settlers, and the role slavery played in Anglo colonies.

Moses Austin Stephen F. Austin Erasmo Seguín The Old 300 Slavery 1821 – the first Anglo families settle in Texas National Colonization Laws of 1823 and 1824 1825 - State Colonization Law of Coahuila y Tejas 1827 – The State Colonization of Coahuila y Tejas 1828 – Decree Number 56 Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will predict possible reasons Mexican government support Anglo immigration Texas, potential concerns government might have, might attempt address concerns. In exit ticket, students will read list items identify requirements placed Anglo settlers Texas, checking apply. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will record notes slideshow completing sentence stems provided topic. Foundation Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will use fill-in-the-blank version notes record key information slideshow. Advanced Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will record complete notes slideshow. The teacher may instruct students summarize paraphrase notes increase comprehension rigor.

Unit Plan # 5 45-60 min

Empresario Extension Activity

In this one-day extension activity, students evaluate six fictional applications to settle in Stephen F. Austin’s colony. Students make a decision to accept, deny, or conditionally accept each applicant based on information provided in the applications and requirements set by the State Colonization Law of 1825 and the state laws on slavery.

Stephen F. Austin Colonization Law of 1825 Decree 56 regarding slavery in Texas Colonization Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will examine list various traits descriptors potential applicants Austin’s colony. Students place checkmark every box represents someone Austin want colony. Students able identify explain Austin prefer one trait another. In exit ticket, students will read primary source excerpt Stephen F. Austin’s writings people colony determine Austin’s point view majority Anglo settlers colony. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will evaluate four six fictional colonization applications, making notes worksheet applicant based list desired traits requirements set colonization laws state Coahuila y Tejas. Students will make determination whether accept, deny, conditionally accept applicant justify decision short, constructed response. Foundation Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will students will evaluate three six fictional colonization applications, using checklist worksheet applicant based list desired traits requirements set colonization laws state Coahuila y Tejas. Students will make determination whether accept, deny, conditionally accept applicant justify decision short, constructed response. Advanced Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will evaluate six fictional colonization applications, making notes worksheet applicant based list desired traits requirements set colonization laws state Coahuila y Tejas. Students will make determination whether accept, deny, conditionally accept applicant justify decision short, constructed response. Colonization Applications This set six printable fictional applications settle Stephen F. Austin’s colony. Each application provides information person requesting permission settle, people intend bring, personal statement, short letter reference. Students will use applications complete worksheets.

Extension 45-60 min

Significant Empresarios

In this one-day lesson students will learn about four historical figures who were significant to the development of Texas under the Empresario System.

Stephen F. Austin Moses Austin Antonio Martínez Erasmo Seguín Baron de Bastrop Green Dewitt Martín De León Haden Edwards Waco Indians Tawakoni Indians Comanche Indians Victoria Gonzales Nacogdoches The Republic of Fredonia The Empresario System The Fredonian Rebellion, 1826 Dutch Anglo empresarios Tejanos Hispanic women Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will consider respond Anglo-led rebellion Mexico Stephen F. Austin. They record likely response provide justification answer. In exit ticket, students will correct errors three false statements day’s lesson, rewriting sentence make true. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will read passage reviewing significant people started Empresario System Texas passage additional significant empresarios helped develop settle state. Students answer questions passage. Student readings written average 7th grade Lexile level multiple choice questions, short, constructed response questions sentence stems provided guide responses. Foundation Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will read passage reviewing significant people started Empresario System Texas passage additional significant empresarios helped develop settle state. Students answer questions passage. Student readings written average 7th grade Lexile level key information written bold literacy support. Students answer multiple choice questions one answer choice eliminated one short, constructed response question answer options sentence stems guide responses. Advanced Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will read passage reviewing significant people started Empresario System Texas passage additional significant empresarios helped develop settle state. Students answer questions passage. Student readings written challenging Lexile level questions requiring short, constructed responses.

Unit Plan # 6 45-60 min

Growing Tension in Texas

This one-day lesson presents six significant events that led to increased tension in Texas on the road to the Texas Revolution.

Stephen F. Austin Haden Edwards Manuel Mier y Terán Antonio López de Santa Anna Sam Houston Saltillo, Coahuila. Fort Anahuac Turtle Bayou San Felipe de Austin Mexico City The Mier y Terán Report The Turtle Bayou Resolutions Constitution of 1824 The Fredonian Rebellion, 1826 The Law of April 6, 1830 Imprisonment of Austin, 1833-1834 Conflict at Fort Anahuac, 1832 The Conventions of 1832 and 1833 Texas statehood Federalism Centralism Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will read list four events might see lesson learn growing tension Texas. Students identify two events believe likely happened, two events think happen. Students make decision based prior knowledge regarding Empresario System Texas. In exit ticket, students will choose ONE event day’s lesson explain caused event effect event was. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will record key information readings six significant events led increased tension Texas road Texas Revolution. Students will use notetaking worksheet fill blanks significant information readings. Foundation Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will record key information readings six significant events led increased tension Texas road Texas Revolution. Students will use notetaking worksheet fill blanks significant information readings. Writing level reduced grade level work. Advanced Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will record key information readings six significant events led increased tension Texas road Texas Revolution. Students will use notetaking worksheet summarize paraphrase key information readings event.

Unit Plan # 7 45-90 min

Growing Tension in Texas Extension Activity

An optional one- or multi-day extension activity in which students examine and analyze five primary source documents related to growing issues in Texas from various points of view.

Stephen F. Austin General Manuel Mier y Terán Jose M. Tornel R. M. Williamson Brazoria Nacogdoches Turtle Bayou Fredonian Rebellion Flag Turtle Bayou Resolutions Mier y Terán Report Law of April 6, 1830 Fredonian Rebellion Arrest of Stephen F. Austin Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will write brief opinion article fictional Texas newspaper discussing thoughts issues developing Texas. In exit ticket, students will complete sentence stem point view choice explaining feel developments Texas Mexico. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Primary Source Readings This printable material contains excerpts five different primary source documents various points view key events occurred Texas 1826 1834. Grade Level Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will record observations analysis primary source material, making note material’s author, intended audience, tone. Students will identify main idea document choose appropriate newspaper headline material. Grade level work includes mixture short, constructed response multiple-choice questions. Foundation Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will record observations analysis primary source material, making note material’s author, intended audience, tone. Students will identify main idea document choose appropriate newspaper headline material. Foundations work provides multiple-choice answer options questions. Advanced Student Worksheet In printable assignment, students will record observations analysis primary source material, making note material’s author, intended audience, tone. Students will summarize main idea document create short newspaper headline each. Students will identify key phrases excerpts document best exemplify document’s main idea. Advanced work includes additional question document requires short, constructed responses questions.

Extension 45-90 min

The Bigger Picture

This one-day lesson examines a primary source newspaper article presenting an Anglo point-of-view of the political unrest developing across Mexico in the wake of the centralist takeover of the government.

J. Grant Antonio López de Santa Anna Puebla Oaxaca San Felipe de Austin Telegraph and Texas Register newspaper Printing press 1835 Abolition of the Federalist Constitution of 1824 Federalist rebellions of 1835 Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will predict possible headlines Texas newspapers following centralist takeover federalist government. In exit ticket, students will predict people Texas likely respond centralist takeover government justify prediction. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will read two excerpts primary source newspaper article. They will answer multiple-choice questions short, constructed response questions sentence stems answer options provided guide responses. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will read two excerpts primary source newspaper article. They will answer multiple-choice questions one answer option eliminated short, constructed response questions answer options provided guide responses. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will read two excerpts primary source newspaper article. They will answer multiple-choice questions short, constructed response questions.

Unit Plan # 8 45-60 min

Texas Today

A one-day lesson examining charts, graphs, and maps related to cotton in the Texas and U.S. economies today.

Georgia Mississippi Arkansas Cattle Broilers Milk Cotton Corn Agriculture Economy Drought Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading, taking notes, answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will answer questions based data pie chart demonstrating top 5 Texas agricultural commodities today. In exit ticket, students will put five events related Empresario System development cotton cultivation Texas correct chronological order. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Stations This printable resource presents charts, graphs, map related economic significance cotton Texas U.S. economies today. Students will use data materials complete work. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will analyze, make inferences, answer comprehension questions based data assigned station stations. Work includes short, constructed response questions sentence stems guide answers, multiple-choice questions. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will analyze, make inferences, answer comprehension questions based data assigned station stations. Work includes short, constructed response questions answer options provided response sentence stems guide response, multiple-choice questions one answer choice eliminated. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will analyze, make inferences, answer comprehension questions based data assigned station stations. Work includes short, constructed response questions multiple-choice questions.

Unit Plan # 9 45-60 min

Looking Ahead - Trouble in Texas

This one-day lesson presents a primary source that relays the cause, major events, and significance of the Battle of Gonzales.

Antonio López de Santa Anna Green DeWitt David B. Macomb Lieutenant Francisco de Castañeda Colonel Domingo Ugartechea The Comanche Gonzales, TX Cannon \"Come and Take It\" flag Federal Constitution of 1824 The Battle of Gonzales Centralism Federalism Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading, taking notes, answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will analyze "Come Take It" flag primary source artifact make observations predictions day’s lesson. In exit ticket, students will make prediction think likely happen next unit result Battle Gonzales. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Grade Level Work In printable assignment, students will learn significant chronological events led conflict residents Gonzales Mexican military. They will analyze three primary source excerpts Telegraph Texas Register giving account cause, events, significance Battle Gonzales. Students answer multiple choice short, constructed response questions sentence stems guide responses. Foundation Work In printable assignment, students will learn significant chronological events led conflict residents Gonzales Mexican military. They will analyze three primary source excerpts Telegraph Texas Register giving account cause, events, significance Battle Gonzales. Readings include key information presented bold lettering. Students answer multiple choice questions one answer option eliminated, short, constructed response questions sentence stems response options provided. Advanced Work In printable assignment, students will learn significant chronological events led conflict residents Gonzales Mexican military. They will analyze three primary source excerpts Telegraph Texas Register giving account cause, events, significance Battle Gonzales. Students answer multiple choice short, constructed response questions.

Unit Plan # 10 45-60 min

Study Guide and Flashcards

A one-day lesson to review key components of the Mexican National Era unit including major themes and significant people, places, and events.

Moses Austin Stephen F. Austin Green DeWitt Haden Edwards Martín de León Erasmo Seguín Antonio López de Santa Anna The Old 300 Gonzales Victoria Coahuila y Tejas Fort Anahuac Turtle Bayou Federal Constitution of 1824 Cash crop Cotton Constitution Colonization Laws Empresario System Mier y Terán Report Law of April 6, 1830 Turtle Bayou Resolutions Fredonian Rebellion, 1826 Disturbances at Fort Anahuac, 1832 Federalism Republicanism Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used Downloadable/editable versions lesson plan, including step-by-step guide lesson. When applicable, list primary sources used lesson also included. Slideshow This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains warm-up exercise, daily objective, "We will / I will" statements, essential question lesson. It guides class assignment providing larger versions images, visual representations directions, supports reading, taking notes, answering questions including sentence stems in-class responses. It concludes exit ticket. Flash Cards This printable supplemental material provides set flashcards key terms information unit. The flashcards meant printed single-sided cut out. Students match term card correct definition card. Warm-up Exit Ticket In printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will identify topics relevant unit might see test list various social studies topics. In exit ticket, students will answer self-assessment questions understanding material steps can take next better prepare test. The Warm-up Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups front page two exit tickets back page. This formatting reduces number copies needed, teachers will cut printed page half. Each student will receive half-page warm-up front exit ticket back. Student Work In printable assignment, students will take part exercises including matching terms definitions using word bank, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, answering comprehension questions based 8th grade STAAR item types: hot spot multi-select. Foundation Student Work In printable assignment, students will take part exercises including matching terms definitions using multiple choice options, identifying cause effect relationships key information presented bold lettering, answering comprehension questions based new 8th grade STAAR item types including hot spot multi-select one answer options eliminated. Advanced Student Work In printable assignment, students will take part exercises including matching, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, answering multiple-choice questions, questions based new 8th Grade STAAR item types including multi-select, modified drag drop, hot spot, short, constructed responses.

Review 45-60 min

Mind Mapping Review Lesson

In this one-day lesson students will make connections between key topics covered in the unit by creating a mind map using sets of terms.

Review 45-60 min

Bingo Review Game

This one-day review lesson provides students with an opportunity to review key terms in a fun and engaging game of Bingo.

Review 45-60 min

Maps

We've assembled the following list of maps that are applicable to the Mexican National Unit.

Carte des États Unis du Méxique

Map shows early nineteenth century geography, major roads, mines, areas of Native American habitation, extent of rivers, cities, and military posts in Mexico.

Carte des Mexique

Map shows major Mexican cities, provinces, physical features, and areas of Native American habitation.

Republic of Mexico

Map shows early nineteenth century Mexican cities, states, and territories [inclusive of Texas], Santa Fe Trail, Missouri Territory, and Arkansas Territory.

Mexico and internal provinces: prepared from Humboldt's map & other documents

Map shows states and provinces of the Republic of Mexico inclusive of the American Southwest and areas of Native American habitation.

Mexico, and Guatimala : Corrected from original information communicated by Simon A.G. Bourne, Esq.

"Map shows provinces, cities, roads, mines, and geographic features in Mexico; cities in Guatemala; British settlement of Balize."

Mapa de los estados unidos de Méjico : segun lo organizado y definido por las varias actas del Congreso de dicha república y construido por las mejores autoridades

"Map shows major roads, major cities and towns, state boundaries, and of particular note, Coahuila [y] Tejas and Nuevo Mexico/Santa Fe; boundary with the United States to Oregon and Arkansas Territories."

Map of the United States : compiled from the most authentic sources

"Map shows major cities, areas of Native American habitation by tribe [some with population statictics], state and territorial boundaries, and the "Internal Provices of Mexico"; map extends beyond neatline to include Cuba and other islands of the West Indies; Arkansas Territory, Missouri Territory, North West Territory, Michigan Territory, and Oregon [Territory]."

North America

"Map shows Russian Possessions" [Alaska], "British America" [Canada], "Central America or Guatemala," Greenland, noted 1825 boundary line between Russian Possessions and British America; Mexico's northern boundary encompassing Californias and Texas; areas of Native American habitation, major cities, rivers, and mountains."

A map of Louisiana and Mexico : Carte de la Louisiane et du Mexique

"Map shows known geography and places names in early nineteenth century Louisiana and Mexico territories."

Mexico

"Map shows 1824 Mexican state division lines. Map indicates state names, geography, and some cities."

Mexico

"Map shows early nineteenth century known cities, towns, and geographical features in Mexico."

Mexico

"Map shows major early nineteenth century Mexican cities and towns, mines, roads, presidios, military posts, and areas of Native American habitation."

Mexico, Guatemala, and the West Indies

"Map shows early nineteenth century boundaries of Mexico extending north along the Pacific coast."

Mexico

"Map shows major cities and towns, names of mountain peaks and volcanoes, areas of Native American habitation, and internal political boundaries; Coahuila and Texas distinct Mexican states; British Belize. Inset: 'Mexico, shewing [sic.] its connection with the ports of Acapulco, Vera Cruz, & Tampico; on double the scale of the map.'"

The United States of Mexico

"Map shows borders, cities, and geography of early nineteenth century Mexican states. Inset: 'Guatemala or the United Provinces of Central America.'"

Mexico & Guatemala / by H.S. Tanner ; engraved by J. Knight

"'Tanner's universal atlas.' Relief shown by hachures. Prime meridian: Washington. Insets: Valley of Mexico -- Guatemala"

Videos

We provide videos for both continuing education and classroom use. Please see each video's descriptive page for related resources and details about accessibility and viewing options.

5 min.

Preview of the Mexican National Period

During the Mexican National Period in Texas, Mexico attempted to shore up its control over Texas while confronting numerous challenges, such as a small population of people loyal to Mexico, deep financial debt, and territorial insecurity. Mexico invited American farmers to colonize Texas during this period in hopes of increasing Mexican influence and control over the region.

43 min.

Establishing Mexican Texas

Mexican independence from Spain, covering: (1) The U.S. Land Crisis, (2) Moses Austin’s Zany Scheme, (3) Do We Let in the Americans?, (4) Founding the Austin Colony.

71 min.

Mexican Texas

Mexican governance of Texas, covering: (1) Establishing the Austin Colony (2) Mexico City, Centralism Vs. Federalism, (3) The Problem of Slavery, (4) The Constitution of 1824, (5) A Rebellion in East Texas.

More Resources

The following list of resources provide additional information to help you dive deeper into the context of the unit. Books are linked to OCLC WorldCat, allowing you find a copy in your nearest local library or to make a request for it using interlibrary loan.

General

website Results for the Mexican National Period Period in The Portal to Texas History

Digital copies of primary sources and other documents from our about this time period contributed to The Portal to Texas History by institutional partners from across the State.

Mexican National

THIS UNIT

Share

Follow

Pacing

Contents

Era Overview

Unit Level Downloads (English)

Unit Plan Unit Plan MS Word Unit Plan Adobe PDF

Other Units

Lessons

Maps

Videos

More Resources

General