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Today, I will be able to explain how and why
Americans were allowed to settle in the
territory of Texas. I will also be able to
summarize the events that led Texas’
independence.
Read pages 351-355 and complete the time line
assignment.
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Make sure you follow the three steps.
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Introduction:
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Body 1:
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Main Idea 2: Give me an attention grabber
Discuss your event or trait and explain in detail how that made
Jackson a hero or villain.
Conclusion:
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Main Idea 1: Give me an attention grabber
Discuss your event or trait and explain in detail how that made
Jackson a hero or villain.
Body 2
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Biographical information about Jackson
Your definition of a hero or villain
Your statement about Jackson. (Jackson is a hero or villain and
your 2 events).
Provide broader context
Style: Persuasive
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1. 20 Dec. 1820 Moses Austin receives a land grant
from Spain.
Battle of San Jacinto 21 April 1836
March 2, 1836, to February 19, 1846 (Texas
independence and the Lone Star Republic)
1833 General Santa Anna military coup.
27 Sept. 1821 Mexico’s independence from Spain.
1830 Mexico enforces prior agreement on Texans.
Oct 1835 Battle of Gonzales.
Battle of the Alamo Feb 23 1836 to 7 March 1836