Texans Declare Independence
Lesson Examples
Hudson I.S.D.

Project Lesson Plan
Texans Declare Independence - Created by Heidi Murphrey, grade 7

Project Summary:
The students were assigned to evaluate copies of the Texas Declaration of Independence, examine the listed grievances against the Mexican Government, and finally write a “Dear John Letter” explaining why they have chosen to “break up” with Mexico.

Sample Projects:
Letter 1     Letter 2     Letter 3

Related Lesson Plans:
Mexican East Texas: Chireno and the Battle of Nacogdoches - Createdy by Rhonda Williams, grade 7
The Texas Revolution in East Texas - Created by Rhonda Williams, grade 7

The complete project handouts:
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