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Battle of the Alamo
In the Battle of the Alamo, the Mexican army attacked the Republic of Texas at the Alamo Mission near modern-day San Antonio, Texas from February 23 – March 6, 1836.
562 Questions
What happned to santa Anna and his army after the Alamo?
Susanna Dickinson - one of the few survivors of the Alamo delivers the message that Santa Anna is on his way to Gonzales!
Sam Houston urged delegates that met at the Convention of 1836 that they had urgent business to handle- creating a government for Texas!
Remember that before Santa Anna's attack some of the delegates had stayed loyal to Mexico! However, this convention was called in response to dealing with the crisis ahead!
What did santa Anna do during the battle of that Alamo?
The most important is the conversion from a monarchy to a federal representative republic in 1823. The second most important, but the reason Santa Anna is so well known, is the transformation of Mexico from a federal republic into a centralist republic in 1835: it prompted Texas and Yucatan to secede from Mexico; while Yucatan was regained, Texas was lost.
How did the fall of the Alamo help the Texas revolution?
It's the classic tale of losing the battle, but winning the war. Even though the Alamo fell (eventually) it took alot more men and reserves to accomplish the feat. Texasknew it had Mexico beaten in the San Jacinto battle before it even began. Mexican forces were at their limits, there wasn't a single one that lived other than Santa Anna, who signed the treaty granting Texas their independence. Remember, Texas rocks, all other states should take their exampe from them. Texas is the only state that was a Republic before being admitted into the union. All other states were admitted freely on their own or as a team effort (ie original 13 states).
Why did Jim Bowie not destroy the Alamo?
Because he was in the hospital. The Alamo was surrounded. Destroying the Alamo meant killing all inside which is what the end result was anyway. By not destroying it, they were able to take more Mexican soldiers with them hence weakening Santa Anna's army.
Who was the messages to and from the Alamo carried by?
James L. Allen was the last courier known to have left the Alamo as a courier and survived and he departed on 5 March and lived until 1901. Others include John Walker Baylor. Jr., who died of wounds received at the Battle of San Jacinto. Robert Brown, Antonio Cruz Arocha and Juan Seguin left on 25 February. Alexandro de la Garza left as a courier but the date is not recorded. Captain Francis L. Desauque left on 22 February. He later fought at the Battle of Coleto, was captured there and was a victim of the Goliad Massacre. Charles Despalier was a courier out and back, returning on 1 March to die at the Alamo. Captain Phillip Dimmit was a courier who rode out on 23 February, was captured during an 1841 Mexican raid and committed suicide while he was in prison awaiting execution. Galba Fuqua entered the Alamo as a courier from Gonzales on 1 March and stayed to die at the Alamo. Benjamin Franklin Highsmith rode out on 18 February, tried to return but was intercepted by Mexican Cavalry and escaped. He later served in the Mexican American War and died at the age of 85 in 1905. Sergeant William P Johnson rode out on 23 February and was later a victim of the Goliad Massacre. Byrd Lockhart rode out on 23 February. Gerald Navan rode out on 3 March. Benjamin Nobles rode out with Captain Dimmit on 23 February. William Sanders Oury rode out on 29 February. John William Smith rode out on 23 February, rode back in on 1 March and back out again on 3 March.
Is the battle of Alamo and fall of Alamo the same?
Not necessarily. There were other forts in Texas besides the Alamo. [Fort Defiance, for example. ] The Alamo was one Texas fort, but not all Texas forts were the Alamo.
What role did David Crockett play in the Battle of the Alamo?
Davy Crocket went to Texas to help the Texans in their fight for independence from Mexico. He led a company of 65 American volunteers, mostly from his home state of Tennessee. They arrived at the Alamo and joined its garrison shortly before it was besieged by the Mexican army. Since Crocket and several of his men were skilled marksmen they contributed significantly to the defensive efforts; allowing the to hold out for several days despite being heavily outnumbered.
However; on March 6th, 1836 the Mexican army succeeded in overwhelming the defenders; and all of them, including Crocket were killed.
Though the Texans lost the battle of the Alamo it gave their General Sam Huston enough time to organize and train his army, allowing him to defeat the Mexicans at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 22 1836.
What were the men at the Alamo fighting for?
The Alamo was not an stragetic point. James Bowie had orders to destroy the Alamo and instead he became the garrison co-commander. Only two of the fighters survived in the three day combat. Arround 200 Texians died and around 600 Mexicans died. Military strategists agree that the Alamo was not worth defending.
Who tradition says only an Alamo defender to be buried?
Gregorio Esparaza, a Tejano Defender, was the only person in the Alamo who was given a proper Christian burial.
What was the weather during Battle of the Alamo?
Their is a 100% chance there was a sunrise and a sunset.Type your answer here...
Who was the commander of the Texas forces at the Battle of the Alamo?
It was techically William B. Travis but because of political issues inside the Alamo he jointly commanded with James Bowie. When Bowie got sick from tuberclerosis he passed full command to Travis. Travis was one of the first men to die in battle while fighting off Mexicans. He was shot with a single bullet in the head. Bowie was killed in bed, some claimed that he killed a few men with him.
What was the effect of the Battle of the Alamo?
The effects of the Battle of the Alamo were actually the act which brought attention to the army lead by Santa Anna, the General of the Mexican Force. The siege on the Alamo lasted a total of eight weeks.
Where is the Alamo Branch Library in Alamo located?
The address of the Alamo Branch Library is: 100 S First W, Alamo, 89001 0239
What Alamo famous for his knife?
Jim Bowie designed a large knife from a broken sword. Any large knife of this style is known as a "Bowie knife". He was one of the volunteers who died at the Alamo in San Antonio, TX during the struggle for Texas's independance.
Where did the women of the Alamo hide?
She defended from the back and/or hid in the back of the Alamo
How many Mexicans died in the Alamo?
It was originally found that 189 Americans died at the Battle of the Alamo. This is the current official number. However, new historical estimates may guestimate the number as high as 257. Here is my source: http://www.lone-star.net/mall/texasinfo/alamo-battle.htm
If it helps, this number can be found in paragraph 13. :)
