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Q: Why did Houston send Bowie to the Alamo?
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What did Sam Houston order Jim Bowie to do at the Alamo?

Strip it of its weapons, munitions and troops.


Who did general Sam Houston order to fortify the Alamo?

Actually, no one. He sent Colonel James Bowie with a contingent to destroy the Alamo, and retrieve the numerous cannon there. Bowie, after assessing the situation, decided it should not be destroyed.


When did Jim Bowie get to the Alamo?

James bowie arrived at the Alamo in January of 1836


What did James bowie?

He represented Alamo


Who told Sam Houston about the fall of the Alamo?

Green B. Jameson


Who was James bowie during the Alamo?

James Bowie went to Texas because he wanted to smuggle slaves!


What was James bowie's career?

he fought in the Alamo


Did James bowie take the bowie knife to the Battle of the Alamo?

yes


Did Bowie Travis and Crockett die at Alamo?

yes they did die in Alamo


Who was the defender of the Alamo?

William Travis and James Bowie shared the command.


Did sam Houston get hurt in the Alamo?

Houston did not serve at the Alamo.


What ranking was Jim Bowie at the Alamo?

colnel