Francisca Alvarez
Primary Sources of Famous People in American History
During the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848, Francisca Alvarez saved the lives of many American soldiers captured by Santa Ana's forces. Using primary source images to explore Alvarez' life, this moving account explains how--under standing orders from General Santa Ana--all captured American soldiers were to be shot. Francisca Alvarez, known as "The Angel of Goliad," intervened and secured pardons for a number of men before they were executed.
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Collection Review: Primary Sources of Famous People in American History"Excellent series using primary sources. Easy to read; great for biography projects and connecting people in history to 5th grade social studies standards. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."
--San Diego City Schools
