Who was Susanna Dickinson?

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Dr. Andrew Torget discusses Susanna Dickinson, who survived the Alamo siege and relayed a message to General Sam Houston, and the enormous sacrifices she paid during the Texas Revolution.

Referenced Lesson

Voices: Women in the Texas Revolution

Students will examine the roles played by the people involved in the Texas Revolution, such as Susanna Dickinson, Dilue Rose Harris, and Angelina Peyton Eberly.

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