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Here are the teacher pack items for Life in the Republic of Texas:
In this experience, students learn about daily life in the Republic of Texas. They describe how people received land grants as payment for their army service or as immigrants to Texas and how many people became farmers or ranchers. They explore how towns developed across the state and identify changes in education and religion during this time period. Then they analyze the Ashworth Act and the status of free African Americans in the Republic of Texas. Finally, they write a letter from a teen newly arrived in Texas to family “back home,” describing their daily lives. Students will collaborate in small groups for scene 2 and scene 3. Objectives:Overview
After the Runaway Scrape, many Texans returned to their homes to find them destroyed or even burned down. They had to rebuild their communities. The Constitution of 1836 helped them by granting land to many people who lived in Texas before the Texan Revolution.
Look at the certificates shown below.
Something is being granted to a soldier who served in the Texan army. What did he receive for his service?
He received 640 acres of land, which was set aside by the nation as payment for military service.
In this experience, you will learn about life in the Republic of Texas.
Objectives:
Bedroom of the Parker Cabin at Log Cabin Village Museum, Fort Worth
The cabin was built in approximately 1848.
In a word or short phrase, suggest what people were looking for when they immigrated to Texas.
Possible answers may be:
Divide students into their small groups for the next three scenes. When everyone is ready to continue, unlock the next scene.
