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Teaching Texas Joins the Union

Texas Joins the Union

American settlers started colonies in Texas. They ignored some of Mexico’s laws and asked for more self-government. Some even talked about making Texas independent from Mexico.

Core Knowledge
Core Knowledge Foundation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Were Texans justified in fighting for independence from Mexico?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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