Her life provides a look at many of the hardships, perseverance, and determination of early Texas settlers. Students become aware of the failures he experienced in his early life, Jones' arrival in Velasco, the establishment of his medical practice, his rise to political prominence, his role as last President of the Republic of Texas and his political decline. Learn about his early education and the process he went through to become a doctor. Explore the many areas he traveled to including the United States, Texas, and South America. Examine the tools and medicines he used to treat illnesses in the 19 th century.
Students discuss the significance of the Texas Declaration of Independence and Constitution.
By electing a governing body, the students will draft a constitution and make comparisons between their experiences and those of the delegates to the Convention. Students receive a message from William Barret Travis, who is under attack at the Alamo. The impact of the Alamo event, including the fear of attack on Washington, is explored. Communication techniques of the Republic period are also addressed. Students join the many settlers of the 1830's who embarked on a journey west to Texas to begin their new lives, choosing Washington as the place to settle and raise their families.