to 1846

Presents a study of California and the Southwest, and discusses Spanish and Mexican occupation of the territory, the Gold Rush, and statehood for California, Nevada, Oklahoma, Arizona, and New Mexico.

A biography of Sam Houston, including his early life with the Cherokee Indians, his political career in Washington, D.C., and his role in the history of Texas.

Fourteen-year-old Diego de la Vega, the future el Zorro, and his best friend, Bernardo, decide they must take action when men and cattle start disappearing from around their rancho near Los Angeles.

The story of early Spanish explorations and settlements in California.

A brief history of California's missions, why and where they were built, how Native Americans were involved, and what happened to them.

Following Texan independence from Mexico, the United States led a campaign to re-anex the territory as well as threaten Mexican holdings in the Southwest. Discover the circumstances to the war, including the Texan battle for independence, as well as the effects of war in Texas and the Mexican War.

A brief look at the battle of the Alamo, an event which was instrumental in procuring Texas's independence from Mexico.

A history of the building well known as a fortress during Texas's fight for independence, which has also served as a mission, barracks, military supply post, warehouse, and general store.