http://robertstockton.org Learn about the man who influenced U.S. History from 1811 to 1864. Intended for students of all ages. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:59:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is the story of what happened after the Bear Flag revolt in California in 1846. I started the story about Commodore Robert Stockton more than fifteen years ago. On the second draft, a secondary character shanghaied the story. I put Robert's project in an overcrowded file drawer. The clutter ... http://robertstockton.org/stockton-story-california-campaign-1846/ Martha Alderson's long-term goal for this blog and her school visits is to expand students' understanding of California History. Her desire is to bring Commodore Stockton's name recognition to the same level as John C. Fremont. Stockton took part in nearly every major historical event during his lifetime = War of ... http://robertstockton.org/long-term-goal-for-this-blog/ COMMODORE STOCKTON HISTORICAL TALKS > 4th & 5th GRADE What happened after the Bear Flag Revolt in California? Historic pictures bring 1846 California alive to show the final conquest. Achieve U.S. History content standards.    > 6th - 8th GRADES U.S. History as seen through the eyes of a famous American patriot -- ... http://robertstockton.org/school-visits-include/ "Martha Stockton Alderson made Commodore Robert Stockton more than just a name to me as well as to my students. After her presentation we felt as if we knew him -- his dreams, his shortcomings, his successes." Gayle Watkins, Program Specialist Commodore Stockton Skill School   "I found the background information on ... http://robertstockton.org/testimonials/ http://robertstockton.org/battle-for-california/ COMMODORE ROBERT FIELD STOCKTON 1795—1866 EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY by: Martha Alderson, M.A.   Robert Stockton took part in almost every major political event in his lifetime and, thus, makes a perfect study of early American history. 1795 Robert Stockton born 8/20/1795 Princeton, New Jersey Lived on the family estate of Morven amid peach and apple orchards Second son of ... http://robertstockton.org/outline-of-major-historical-events-robert-stockton/ What the territory of California looked like in 1846 Commodore Robert Field Stockton played a major role in the transfer of the territory of Alta California (California) from the Mexican government to the United States and thus, makes a perfect study of early California history. COMMODORE ROBERT FIELD STOCKTON 1845 - 1846 CALIFORNIA CAMPAIGN By: Martha ... http://robertstockton.org/chronology-of-events-in-california-1846-1847/ http://robertstockton.org/how-did-california-really-become-a-territory-of-the-us/ School Visits -- Martha Stockton Alderson, M.A. is available to help teachers and students achieve history content standards AND writing and reading content standards. Her talks about Commodore Robert Field Stockton and his part in the transfer of California from the hands of the Mexican government to the United States helps ... http://robertstockton.org/school-visits/