Week of January 18-22, 2016

7th Grade Texas History

Mrs. Gonzalez
Texas History

Welcome, 

This week we will continue with events leading to the Texas Revolution. Events such as, Fredonian Rebellion, Law of April 6, 1830, Mier y Teran Report, Turtle Bayou Resolutions, and arrest of Stephen F. Austin. Activity of match-ups, name of event and description of event. I will also explain the roles of George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala, James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Juan N. Seguin, and William B. Travis. Begin activity on the significance of these people. 

Remember attendance is crucial! 

GEORGE CAMPBELL CHILDRESS
(1804-1841)

Author of the Texas Declaration of Independence
and namesake of Childress County.

Born on January 8, 1804, at Nashville, Tennessee his sister Sarah married James K. Polk. Polk was later President of the United States during the Mexican War. A nephew of Sterling C. Robertson, Childress first saw Texas in 1834 while his uncle was establishing Robertson’s colony along the Brazos River. Before moving to Texas permanently, Childress raised money and recruited volunteers in Tennessee for the Texas army. Childress and Sterling Robertson were elected representatives for the Milam Municipality. Childress’ first wife died shortly after giving birth to the couple’s son. At the Convention of 1836, Childress was named chairman of a committee to write a Texas Declaration of Independence and he is generally acknowledged as the author. Childress and Robert Hamilton were sent to Washington D. C. as ambassadors from Texas - seeking official recognition for the Republic. Childress married Rebecca Stuart Read Jennings in December 1836 and their union produced two daughters. Childress attempted to open a law practice in Galveston and Houston but failed. Childress then attempted suicide (by Bowie knife) in Galveston– this time his efforts were successful (October 6, 1841).

This is a template for project two. Download it and then you will be able to edit this to the person you assigned.

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Reminders for the Week

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday: 

Thursday: K2 Presentation. Science Fair. 

Friday: Substitute

January 26, 2016- Progress Report Card pick-up at Peter Piper Pizza. 

Enjoy your Week, Falcon Pride!