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Extra Credit for History 2301 You may earn up to 30 points of extra credit for the course by watching movies that relate to Texas history. Movies – 7.5 points each Watch any of the following movies and write a 350 word account of the historical issues explored in the movie (especially as they relate to topics covered in class). Be sure to include in your opinion on how well the movie addresses the issues and offer suggestions about what might have been done better. The exceptions to the 350 word count are the last two selections on the list which require a longer word count (625) because the films are much longer than a regular one. (Include the word count at the end of your paper.) The Alamo (2004) Gone to Texas (1996 – Sam Elliott) Two for Texas (1998 – Kris Kristofferson) Lone Star (1996) The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) Jasper, Texas (2003) The Great Debaters (2007) Lonesome Dove (1989) miniseries-worth 15 points – 625 word count Texas Ranch House (2006) – 2 DVDs – worth 15 points – 625 word count
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The film is a reflection of the war between the Texans and Mexican army over the
capture of Alamo. The Texans had decided to rebel against Mexico and therefore had decided to
take over Alamo. The Mexican army was under the command of their president, Santa Anna,
who was well known to be a dictator. The Texas Army then left Bexar to get into Mexico to fight
the Mexican army in Matamoros town (Roche, 2017). The Texan War Party had decided to
strengthen the Army as well as build a permanent government that would be recognized globally.
The Texas army was being led by William Barret Travis who adored his military duties. The
army was too small to takeover Alamo and therefore he decides to send a message for
reinforcement. The Texas army takes over Alamo and therefore decides to fortify the area.
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