How did the Alamo affect the Texans independence?

Answer 1

While tactically insignificant for Mexico & strategically useless for the Texian Army, the Alamo nonetheless effectively pissed off every single inhabitant of Texas & created a unified front against Mexican aggression, despite the battle ending with a Texian loss. Beneficially for Texan Indepence, the Alamo became a rallying cry & motivation for Texian soldiers during battle.

What is less widely known is how the Goliad Massacre of Texian POW's & its aftermath affected the Texas War for Independence, becoming a rallying cry in much the same way as did the Alamo.

"Remember the Alamo!" & "Remember Goliad" were heard on the battlefield of San Jacinto by Texians under General Sam Houston, a battle which ended the war & brought about establishment of the Republic of Texas.

Answer 2

Losing the battle made Texans more eager and motivated against the Mexicans and Santa Anna. Also, the Mexican army suffered huge losses at the Alamo and on the way to the Alamo from Mexico City. The Mexicans became over confident and when they got to San Jaciento they took ciesta and the Texas surprised them and won the battle with single digit losses. The Texans then used the battle cry, "Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad!".

Answer 3

This effected the USA because many Anglo-Americans were being taken to prison by Mexican soldiers from General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. This is why the Battle of the Alamo took place.

Answer 4

It gave it a rallying cry: Remember the Alamo.

Answer 5

It is believed that instead of putting them in fear for their lives, it strengthened their resolve to gain independence from Mexico. New recruits to the Texian cause increased in numbers.