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What happened at the Alamo in america?
The Alamo refers to a historical event where Texians were caught off guard outside San Antonio. On the 8th day of the siege the Texians, against all odds, defeated the Mexican soldiers and defended the Alamo.
How many people were there in the Battle of the Alamo?
There were about 187 Texians and about 2,400 soldiers from Mexico.
Who led the Mexican army during the Battle of the Alamo?
Colonel William Travis was in charge of the Texians. Sam Houston was leading the Texians but he was not at the Alamo. President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was the general in charge of the Mexicans on scene at the battle.
What was the Site of defeat of Mexicans by 120 Texans in a brief battle?
The Alamo (Texians lost; not the other way around)
What did the Texan army reportedly shout during the battle of San Jacinto?
The Texians (what they called themselves) shouted "Remember the Alamo!" and "Remember Goliad!"
Why was it worth while for Texians to defend the Alamo?
It had no strategic value, but it delayed the Mexican Army's advance and gave the Texian Army a chance to consolidate their forces.
What was the famous battle of the Mexican war and the famous Americans that died there?
There was the Alamo, almost every "Texian" in the fort was killed. The Texians later went on to defeat the Mexican army at the Battle of San Jacinto, under the rallying cry "Remember the Alamo!"
Name three texians leaders who died at the almo?
Many significant Americans died during the Battle of the Alamo. Among these, three "Texian" (Texas-American) leaders who died were the following: Almaraon Dickinson, artilleryman and defender of the Alamo; George C. Kimbell, resident of Gonzales and officer of the garrison of Alamo; ; and William Barrett Travis, commander of the garrison of Alamo.
Who were the enemies in the Battle of the Alamo?
It depends on where you are. If you're in the United States, the enemies were the Mexicans. If you're in Mexico, the enemies were the Texians (These were the men that wanted Texas to become independent from Mexico and become its own country. When the Republic Of Texas existed (1836-1845), people who lived in the Republic were known as "Texians." Not "Texans.") In the eyes of the Americans, the Alamo is seen as a symbol of a fight to the death. But for the Mexicans, it is seen as a symbol of lost dreams of being an undefeated nation.
What was William travis famous for?
Being in charge of the Alamo
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Alamo?
The advantage that the defenders of the Alamo had were they were behind the protection of the walls of the Alamo which they used as a fort. Bullets that would kill in an open field only hit the walls of the Alamo. Some disadvantages of the Alamo was they were trapped with 10,000 armed soldiers around them, they were limited to the supplies they had inside of their building and they could not retreat. They had to make their stand or die.
Did Austin lead the Texans to the Alamo?
No, Stephen F Austin did not. William B Travis was in charge of the military at the Alamo.
