1835 – 1848
The Mexican-American War was a conflict between the United States and Mexico. One of its most famous battles was the Battle of the Alamo, where a small group of Texans fought against a much larger Mexican army. Although the Texans were defeated, their courage inspired others to join the fight. The war eventually led to the United States gaining large territories in the West, shaping the future of both nations.
What Was the Alamo?
Concise introduction to the Battle of the Alamo and the Texan independence movement
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Alamo All-Stars: A Texas Tale
Excellent graphic novel about the fight over Texas
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The Mexican-American War (Living Through. . .)
Overview of the Mexican-American War and its impact
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A Line in the Sand: The Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence, Gonzales, Texas, 1836
Fictional diary of a girl living during the Texas Revolution
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Who Was Davy Crockett?
Concise biography of the legendary frontiersman and Alamo combatant
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