7th Grade Essay Topic:
The Struggle for Independence – Compare and contrast one of the following elements in the struggle for independence of the United States with the Republic of Texas:
- George Washington vs. Sam Houston as military and political leaders;
- the Preamble to the United States Declaration of Independence vs. the Preamble to the Texas Declaration of Independence;
- or the causes of the American Revolution vs. the causes of the Texas War for Independence.
Students should include specific examples of dates, places, individuals, and events that represent or reflect the student’s point of view with respect to the chosen topic.
7th Grade Essay Resources
The following are some suggested resources for the start of student’s research into the topics. It is expected that the student will conduct his/her own independent research beyond these resources. For additional resources please visit the George Memorial Library, your local Fort Bend County Library Branch, your school library and the Fort Bend Museum.
George Washington vs. Sam Houston:
George Washington [HTML]
History.com - George Washington [HTML]
The White House Historical Association-George Washington [HTML]
Sam Houston [HTML]
Sam Houston: A Legacy of Leadership in Texas History [HTML]
Preamble to US Constitution vs. Preamble to Texas Constitution:
The Preamble [PDF]
The Stylistic Artistry of the Declaration of Independence [HTML]
Texas State Library-Texas Declaration of Independence [HTML]
Bullock Museum-Texas Declaration of independence [HTML]
Causes of US Revolution vs. Causes of Texas War of Independence:
American Revolutionary War [HTML]
History.com - American Revolution Causes [HTML]
Events Leading to the American Revolution [HTML]
The Texas Revolution: Key Events and Impact [HTML]
Texas Revolution [HTML]