1.  During the month of March, Texans celebrate their state’s independence and rich history.  Texas proclaimed independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836.

2.  The nickname, Lone Star State, is to signify Texas as a former independent republic and as a reminder of the state's struggle for independence from Mexico.  The "Lone Star" can be found on the Texas state flag and on the Texas state seal.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STMRklYD_G8&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STMRklYD_G8&feature=related

3.  Texas is a land of rich history and culture. Its symbols represent a people who are as diverse as the land is vast.

4. David Burnett - ad interim (temporary) Sam Houston (served twice) Mirabeau B. Lamar Anson Jones

5.  In 1845, President James K. Polk, a supported of manifest destiny, signed the documents to admit Texas into the United States as the 28 th state.

6. John Coffee Hayes Texas Ranger Kay Bailey Hutchison First woman to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate Barbra Jordan First African American elected to the Texas Senate James Pinckney Henderson First Governor of Texas

7.  Both technological and agricultural industries are important to the history and development of Texas.

8.  What makes Texas home to you? What is unique about Texas?  Can you list the Republic of Texas Presidents in order? Do you think we should consider a temporary president in the list? Defend your answer.  Name five symbols of Texas. If you could change or add a symbol what would it be?  When is Texas Independence celebrated? Why do you think it is important to celebrate Texas History Month? What does independence means to you?

9. Watch the following West Texas video.  http://player.vimeo.com/video/22132017?title=0& byline=0&portrait=0 http://player.vimeo.com/video/22132017?title=0& byline=0&portrait=0