Tag Archives: west

Don’t Mess with Texas 59



The future of the Texas hangs in the balance…as tensions explode, so do the cannons.  The fighting kicks off at the Alamo, with folk legend Davy Crockett.  It doesn’t turn out so well for him, but everyone will Remember the Alamo!


Westward Ho! 58



Westside is the best side…Unless you died of dysentery along the way.  #OregonTrail.  Manifest Destiny broadens the horizons of the young United States, but there’s a dark side to westward expansion.


Battle of New Orleans (War of 1812) 50



Old Hickory makes history in the most tragic battle of the War of 1812.


Lewis and Clark (Part Two) 45



This expedition could be titled, “Sacagawea and Lewis and Clark.”  Learn why…


California and the Spanish 18



Spain is on a “mission” of faith!