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Texans were unaware of the number of Mexican soldiers that were headed to battle. They expected 150 men yet 5000 soldiers game.
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Why did a Mexican flag written 1824 fly boldly over the Alamo?
More than likely, it didn't! Some say it was the Alamo defenders championing the cause of the Mexican Constitution of 1824. This was decreed three years after Mexico won it's independence from Spain in 1821, establishing the "United Mexican States" as a Federal Republic. Thereby, it allowed states, including the Mexican State of Coahuila y Texas, certain rights and a degree of self government. However, this was overturned by Mexican Dictator, Santa Ana. The Constitution that gave Texans rights they had grown accustomed to, was now being taken away. While there were factions among the Texans wanting the re-establishment of the Constitution, and thus, why some feel the Flag of 1824 was flown, many scholars feel it was highly unlikely that by the time of the Alamo, they wanted to fight to the death for the cause of the Constitution of 1824. Rather, it seems by this time that they were fighting for the cause of Independence - period! Think about the circumstances at the time of the siege of the Alamo. Unbeknownst to the Alamo defenders, the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed on March 2, 1836. This was several days before the Alamo fell on March 6th. However, this did not mean that William Travis was unaware that something like this was in the offing. In fact, he sent representatives to attend the Washington-on-the Brazos convention where the declaration was officially signed. Does it sound like they would be fighting for the 1824 Constitution or for Texas Independence? Finally, there is absolutely no proof whatsoever that the 1824 Flag did not fly over the Alamo. However, the same is true of it having been flown over the Alamo. The fact is, it was highly unlikely.
Is the Alamo a Texas battle site?
No. It is the Battle site of the War of or for Texas Independence. It has become a major US Travel destination and is an honored shrine for all Texans and most Americans. It has a history that is told from an American and Anglo perspective more dcumented as told in Hollywood than historical style or fact.
What did Mexico fight for the Alamo?
They fought a group of arrogant U.S. colonists. They had wanted to colonized what was soon to be Texas. All the Mexicans said was "Do what you want here, just don't have slaves, and follow the laws of our country."Do you think we listened? Nope. Even then the Mexicans didn't attack, in fact it was the colonists who first attacked. So Mexico sent some soldiers over to the Alamo to set them straight, and they did.
Why was the Alamo war being fought?
The battle of the Alamo was fought as part of the Mexican Civil War after Santa Anna tore up the constitution of 1824 and appointed himself as Emperor of Mexico with unlimited power. The flag that was flown over the Alamo was the Mexican flag the same as today with the addition of a large 1824 printed across it.It was not until after the slaughter, and despite the revisionist attempts to change what happened, it was a slaughter, and the subsequent disrespect shown the dead that Texas was declared an independent Nation. Another fact that the revisionist what changed is the fact that there were a great many Mexican inside the Alamo who died defending their hard won freedom.As a final insult to the defenders Santa Anna had the bodies thrown into a pile added lamp oil and wood and burned the bodies, then had the ashes scattered. After the battle of the Alamo and the murder of the prisoners captured in Goliad on their way to reinforce Travis in the Alamo, they were simply lined up and shot then left where they lay, Texas was declared an Independent Nation and was so for 10 years.The country of France built a beautiful Embassy in the new capitol of Austin while Great Britten had their embassy in a suite of rooms in the nicest hotel in the old capitol of Houston. The Texas Embassy to Great Britten is in London, and is the home of a Tex-Mex restaurant by the same name. Actually the restaurant is next door to the actual embassy which is a wine shop, but we shan't quibble over a few feet. The Brits should get an "A" for making the effort!
What did santa anna think after taking the alamo?
Santa Anna felt he and his armies were entitled to the Alamo. The General, however, did not glorify his victory. In fact, he honored all those that lost their lives on both sides of the conflict.
What 4 Texan leaders fought at the Alamo?
I know for a fact that at least on of them was Sam HoustonNot Sure...AmazedAMX
What is a fun fact about your country?
there is the Alamo and the stockyards
What is an Irish Texans fact when they came to Texas?
They were Irish
Why did the Texans fire pieces of chain instead of cannonballs?
If you are referring to the Battle of the Alamo, it is quite simple...they were out of cannonballs. In fact, the History Channel did a special where the Texans also used forks, basically anything they could find to destroy the oncoming Mexican Army. Keep in mind that the Alamo was NOT supposed to be a victory. Sam Houston needed the men at the Alamo to survive and hold out long enough so that Houston's forces would be able to rally, regain ground, and then attack General Santa Anna's forces. He did, and the War for Texas Independence was won. That's basically a nutshell. I am not from Texas, but that's why they used chains.
Did the Alamo fall?
Yes, the Alamo did fall but a few years after that they rebuilt it. In fact the lump it has at the top didn't use to be there. Before After
Why did a Mexican flag written 1824 fly boldly over the Alamo?
More than likely, it didn't! Some say it was the Alamo defenders championing the cause of the Mexican Constitution of 1824. This was decreed three years after Mexico won it's independence from Spain in 1821, establishing the "United Mexican States" as a Federal Republic. Thereby, it allowed states, including the Mexican State of Coahuila y Texas, certain rights and a degree of self government. However, this was overturned by Mexican Dictator, Santa Ana. The Constitution that gave Texans rights they had grown accustomed to, was now being taken away. While there were factions among the Texans wanting the re-establishment of the Constitution, and thus, why some feel the Flag of 1824 was flown, many scholars feel it was highly unlikely that by the time of the Alamo, they wanted to fight to the death for the cause of the Constitution of 1824. Rather, it seems by this time that they were fighting for the cause of Independence - period! Think about the circumstances at the time of the siege of the Alamo. Unbeknownst to the Alamo defenders, the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed on March 2, 1836. This was several days before the Alamo fell on March 6th. However, this did not mean that William Travis was unaware that something like this was in the offing. In fact, he sent representatives to attend the Washington-on-the Brazos convention where the declaration was officially signed. Does it sound like they would be fighting for the 1824 Constitution or for Texas Independence? Finally, there is absolutely no proof whatsoever that the 1824 Flag did not fly over the Alamo. However, the same is true of it having been flown over the Alamo. The fact is, it was highly unlikely.
Is the Alamo a Texas battle site?
No. It is the Battle site of the War of or for Texas Independence. It has become a major US Travel destination and is an honored shrine for all Texans and most Americans. It has a history that is told from an American and Anglo perspective more dcumented as told in Hollywood than historical style or fact.
What did Mexico fight for the Alamo?
They fought a group of arrogant U.S. colonists. They had wanted to colonized what was soon to be Texas. All the Mexicans said was "Do what you want here, just don't have slaves, and follow the laws of our country."Do you think we listened? Nope. Even then the Mexicans didn't attack, in fact it was the colonists who first attacked. So Mexico sent some soldiers over to the Alamo to set them straight, and they did.
What is the meaning oblivious?
Unaware, like.."She was oblivious to the fact her paper had ink smudged on it."
Were mongols excellent horse riders?
Yes In fact they fought most of their battle of horses Yes In fact they fought most of their battle on horses
The American revolution was fought to end British rule. Fact or opinion?
That would be fact...
Why was the Alamo war being fought?
The battle of the Alamo was fought as part of the Mexican Civil War after Santa Anna tore up the constitution of 1824 and appointed himself as Emperor of Mexico with unlimited power. The flag that was flown over the Alamo was the Mexican flag the same as today with the addition of a large 1824 printed across it.It was not until after the slaughter, and despite the revisionist attempts to change what happened, it was a slaughter, and the subsequent disrespect shown the dead that Texas was declared an independent Nation. Another fact that the revisionist what changed is the fact that there were a great many Mexican inside the Alamo who died defending their hard won freedom.As a final insult to the defenders Santa Anna had the bodies thrown into a pile added lamp oil and wood and burned the bodies, then had the ashes scattered. After the battle of the Alamo and the murder of the prisoners captured in Goliad on their way to reinforce Travis in the Alamo, they were simply lined up and shot then left where they lay, Texas was declared an Independent Nation and was so for 10 years.The country of France built a beautiful Embassy in the new capitol of Austin while Great Britten had their embassy in a suite of rooms in the nicest hotel in the old capitol of Houston. The Texas Embassy to Great Britten is in London, and is the home of a Tex-Mex restaurant by the same name. Actually the restaurant is next door to the actual embassy which is a wine shop, but we shan't quibble over a few feet. The Brits should get an "A" for making the effort!
