Texas TEKS 7.3.A
The Standard
describe the chain of events that led to the Texas Revolution, including the Fredonian Rebellion, the Mier y Terán Report, the Law of April 6, 1830, the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, and the arrest of Stephen F. Austin
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students place five key events in chronological order and explain how each increased tension between Texas settlers and the Mexican government. They connect government actions, settler responses, and the move toward revolution.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students correctly sequence the Fredonian Rebellion, Mier y Terán Report, Law of April 6, Turtle Bayou Resolutions, and Austin's arrest. They explain clear cause-and-effect links between the events rather than listing facts.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may treat the Fredonian Rebellion as the start of the Texas Revolution or confuse the Mier y Terán Report with a law. They may think the Turtle Bayou Resolutions declared independence, although the settlers claimed support for Santa Anna and the Constitution of 1824.
How to Assess It
- Give students the five events on an exit ticket. Have them number the events in order and explain two cause-and-effect links in complete sentences.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs five dated event cards and yarn; students arrange the cards, then label each yarn link with a cause-and-effect statement.
Ask students to write: Which event most increased tension between Texas settlers and Mexico, and what evidence supports your choice?
Play Chain Reaction: teams match event cards to consequence cards, then earn a point by explaining each link accurately.
Compare the Mier y Terán Report and resulting law with a city inspection report that leads officials to adopt new rules.
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