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During the seige of the Alamo, Houston was in the process of raising and training an army to deal with Santa Anna's well trained Mexican forces. He could not penetrate the Mexican force with only a few hundred men, which numbered nearly 5500 men, so he was forced to wait. After the Alamo fell, Santa Anna pursued Houston, who always stayed a step ahead of his pursuer. Santa Anna had lost several hundred men at the Alamo, and was determined to end the war once and for all. Frustrated at not being able to catch up with the sly Houston, Santa Anna split his force into three columns, hoping to trap Houston. Santa Anna led the biggest force, nearly 1500 men.
His forces were several miles apart, and Houston received word from Captain Deaf Smith that Santa Anna's force was only a few miles distant, camped at San Jacinto.
Houston gathered his 989 men and attacked with great fury while the Mexican army was at it's ease, eating and relaxing, confident no attack was coming.
The surprise attack routed the Mexicans, and most were killed or wounded. Around 200 were captured, including Santa Anna the next day. In exchange for his life, Santa Anna deeded away Mexican rights to Texas.
After nine years as a free republic, Texas joined the United States.
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∙ 15y agoSam Houston was NOT in the Battle of the Alamo, though many people are mistaken and think he was. He was the commander of the Texan army, but was not present during the battle.
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∙ 9y agoNo, Sam Houston did not die for our country. He passed away from pneumonia.
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∙ 14y agoHouston died at the Steamboat House, Huntsville, Texas in 1863.
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∙ 12y agoHe was never at the siege of the Alamo.
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What is the cause of Sam Houston defending the Alamo?
He was not at the Alamo and opposed defending it
Where is Sam Houston's wife buried?
the alamo
Who was the chief engineer of the Alamo who sent details description of Alamo's defenses to Sam Houston?
Green B. Jameson Hope this helped!!
Who sent detailed description of the Alamo defenses to sam Houston?
Green B. Jameson
Where did sam Houston and Andrew Jackson meet?
Juan S. Met Sam Houston in Gonzalez after being sent by William B. Travis who was at the Alamo at this time. He was told to stay in gonzalez by General Sam Houston and he did
Did Sam Houston fight in the Battle of the Alamo?
No, he was not at that battle.
Who was not killed at the battle of Alamo?
Sam Houston
What did sam Houston wear in the battle of the Alamo?
Sam Huston did not wear anything at the battle of the Alamo mainly because he wasn't there.
When did Mexican surrender to Sam Houston?
Never. Sam Houston surrendered to him. After the Alamo, they had another battle and during that battle they surrendered. The Battle of Coleto, was the battle they surrendered to.
In what battle did the attackers shout remember the Alamo?
Remember the Alamo and Remember Goliad
Why did Sam Houston go to the Alamo?
Sam Houston fought in the Alamo for Independence.
Who was the Commander in Chief of all Texan armies at the Battle of the Alamo?
Sam Houston
How come Sam Houston did not participate in The Battle of the Alamo?
He had ordered it closed and evacuated.
Did sam Houston get hurt in the Alamo?
Houston did not serve at the Alamo.
Order given to do this to the Alamo by Sam Houston?
He ordered it closed and evacuated before the battle..
What was Sam Houston doing during the Battle of the Alamo?
He was trying to gather together an army.
Why did Sam Houston defend the Alamo?
Sam Houston wasn't at the Alamo when it fell to Santa Anna.
