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3) The Alamo
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Provides the chronological history of the Alamo, including biographical sidebars of American legends such as Davy Crockett and William Barrett Travis.
4) El Álamo
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In Alamo, young readers will explore this Texas landmark and learn about its historic significance. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this important site.
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"In 1830, many immigrants from the United States called Texas, then a territory of Mexico, home. These immigrants outnumbered Mexican citizens. The U.S. government offered to buy Texas. Instead, Mexico sent troops to keep more U.S. settlers from crossing the border. Tension mounted, as each side prepared to take a stand. Today, people often forget Texas was once part of Mexico, but the cry Remember the Alamo has lived on in history. Engaging text,...
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[2014]
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English
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Missions Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan Capistrano and Espada. Discover and explore the importance of this critical part of America's history. The Alamo has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of Liberty. Presidio La Bahia (Goliad), El Camino Real de Los Tejas. The Goliad Massacre contributed greatly to the independence of the Republic of Texas. El Camino Real fostered frontier settlement...
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[2016]
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Español
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Doscientos americanos detuvieron a más de dos mil soldados del ejército mexicano durante doce días antes de la derrota. Sólo dos tejanos sobrevivieron. El asedio fue un punto crucial en la revolución de Texas, y condujo a la creación de la República de Texas. ¿Cuántos niños sabían que había una República de Texas?
""Remember the Alamo!" is still a rallying cry more than 175 years after the siege in Texas, where a small band of men held...
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