One of the main jobs of historians is to interpret the past by reviewing primary documents, scholarly secondary sources, and then creating an analysis of this research. In this assignment, you will be presenting your own interpretation on what we should remember about the Alamo & Texas Declaration of Independence. . You can use the resources listed in Canvas, but are also free to bring in outside sources, if properly cited. Once you have completed your research, submit a reflective journal on your findings about the Alamo & Declaration of Independence. You may consider the following questions but are not limited to them: What should we remember about the Alamo? Or should we forget it? Are there some lesser known people we should remember (such as women or Tejanos)? Why is the Texas Declaration of Independence important? How should we remember it in history, especially in regards to the United States Declaration of Independence? How should we remember slavery’s part in the Alamo & Texas Revolution? There is lots to cover here – please focus on what is most interesting to you.
This assignment should be at least 300 words and contain your reactions to the questions asked. All outside information (sources outside of the textbook or Canvas materials) must be cited in correct APA style.