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Why did santa Anna spare the lives of the women and children in the Alamo?
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∙ 13y ago
So that there would be somone that could spread the word of his great victory.
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Why did Santa Anna spare Susanna Dickinson?
1) Woman and the children did not fight in wars 2) He wanted her to spread the news of the fall of the Alamo
Who's life was spared by santa Anna after the Battle of the Alamo?
No lives were spared. The Mexicans were ordered to give gives no quarter - show no mercy and refuse to spare the life of any surrendering opponent - to the defenders of the Alamo. According to accounts of the battle, between five and seven Texans did surrender, but Santa Anna demanded the immediate execution of the survivors.
Why did the Alamo Mexican soldiers not spare soldiers lives?
They were ordered to kill all the Texan soldiers at the Alamo, and as soldiers they obeyed their orders, whether they wanted to or not. Santa Anna had promised that the entire garrison would be killed if resistance was offered. He kept that promise, sparing only the two civilians he captured. Santa Anna wanted to break the Texan will to fight by convincing them that any resistance to Mexico meant certain death.
What was Jim Bowie's famous quote?
"Keep under cover boys and reserve your fire; we haven't a man to spare." This was said at the fight at the Alamo. He was most famous for the "Bowie knife."
What did Mary 1 like doing in her spare time?
She liked looking after her children and she like dancing and praying to person she believe.
Why did Santa Anna spare Susanna Dickinson?
1) Woman and the children did not fight in wars 2) He wanted her to spread the news of the fall of the Alamo
Who's life was spared by santa Anna after the Battle of the Alamo?
No lives were spared. The Mexicans were ordered to give gives no quarter - show no mercy and refuse to spare the life of any surrendering opponent - to the defenders of the Alamo. According to accounts of the battle, between five and seven Texans did surrender, but Santa Anna demanded the immediate execution of the survivors.
Why did the Alamo Mexican soldiers not spare soldiers lives?
They were ordered to kill all the Texan soldiers at the Alamo, and as soldiers they obeyed their orders, whether they wanted to or not. Santa Anna had promised that the entire garrison would be killed if resistance was offered. He kept that promise, sparing only the two civilians he captured. Santa Anna wanted to break the Texan will to fight by convincing them that any resistance to Mexico meant certain death.
Why does Odysseus spare the lives of two of the suitors?
Odysseus spares the lives of two of the suitors, Phemios and Medon, because they were not as cruel and abusive as the others. Phemios was a bard who entertained the suitors, and Medon was a loyal servant who tried to help protect Telemachus. Odysseus showed mercy towards them for their lesser involvement in the suitors' misdeeds.
What do African children do in their spare time?
They dont have any spare time, they work all day long.
Where does the baseball player mark live?
Mark lives in the United States of America. He is either married or not, and has some quantity of children between 0 and 50. In his spare time he enjoys hobbies.
What did poor Victorian children do in there spare?
work in a workhouse's
What did the greek gods like to do in there spare time?
Mess with mortal's lives.
What did children do in their spare time?
poor children worked wealthy children went to the theatre or played and dabbed on jeff
What food does Santa eat in France during Christmas?
Santa doesn't eat when visiting French homes. He has no time to spare and you don't prepare cookies or milk glass.
What did Ricky Carmichael do in his spare time?
Ricky Carmichael lives in Tallahassee, Florida. He enjoys living there and in his spare time, he likes to hunt, fish, cycle, and wakeboard.
What was Jim Bowie's famous quote?
"Keep under cover boys and reserve your fire; we haven't a man to spare." This was said at the fight at the Alamo. He was most famous for the "Bowie knife."
