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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.
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What is significant about ''remember the alamo''?
It originates from the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution, when Texas separated from Mexico (it became a free country for 10 years before being annexed by the US in 1846). The Mexican army surrounded a group of Texans who took refuge in the Alamo Mission, a derelict church. It was a decisive but awkward victory for the Mexicans, as half of General Santa Anna's 1,500 men were killed or injured during the 13-day siege. The Texans were completely massacred, but there were only 250 of them.
The battle encouraged many men to join the Texan Army, and the Texans soon got their revenge. At the Battle of San Jacinto, 900 of them ambushed Santa Anna's army while they were having a siesta (without any sentries on guard), shouting "Remember the Alamo!" They also shouted "Remember Goliad!", a reference to a Mexican war crime the previous year. Half of the 1,300 Mexicans were killed and the other half were captured, including Santa Anna, who was forced to recognise Texas as being independent. Only 9 Texans died.
The Alamo is a church which was built by Spanish missionaries, but had been deserted for many years at the time of the battle. The building survives and is preserved as a museum, and is located in downtown San Antonio.
What illness did Jim Bowie have at battle of Alamo?
No one is really certain, but historians believe it was either typhoid fever or viral pneumonia.
When did the alamo become important to texas?
The Alamo is so important because in the history, the Texans didnt want to be bossed around by the Mexicans anymore....
How did the Texans first go to the Alamo to occupy the Alamo during the war for independence?
The Texan army set up for battle there to suprise the Santa Anna army.
What was the battle cry of the Texan soldiers at the Alamo?
what became the battle crie after the alamo
What did Susanna Dickinson do in the Alamo?
Susanna Dickinson was a first hand eye witness of the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. She lived at the fort with her husband, who was killed in the battle, and her baby daughter, Angelina.
How many days was the alamo under siege?
During the 12 day siege there were artillery exchanges on eight of the days including Mexican firing at night to deny the Texans of sleep. There were minor probes, feints and skrimishes by Mexican Cavalry and Infantry on at least three days, but there was only one major battle which was on 6 March and which lasted for one hour with all of the defenders killed by 0630 in the morning.
What is the original name of the Alamo?
The word Alamo is Spanish for Cottonwood and it is believed by some that the name originated from a nearby cluster of such trees.
During the Mexican War for Independence, Spanish troops occupied the buildings for several years and the soldiers were from a place called Alamo del Parras, Coahuila. This provided another version of the name's origin.
The cornerstone was set in place on May 8, 1744, although the "Mission" was founded years earlier. The Mission was formally called the San Antonio de Valero Mission and its primary purpose was to convert the Indians to Christianity and educate them.
The Battle of the Alamo was fought on March 6, 1836. It was a clash between rebellious Texans, who wanted to be independent from Mexico, and the Mexican army, which wanted to maintain its hold over Texas. The Mexicans wanted to make an example out of the Texans, to show them the dangers of rebellion.
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 year was the Alamo defeat?
The Battle of the Alamo ended on March 6, 1836.
A FORT IN TEXAS, erected for a mission building in 1744; used for religious purposes till 1793, when, on account of the great strength of its walls, it was converted into a fort. In the struggle by Texas for independence, the most sanguinary and heroic conflict of the border warfare, which merged into the Mexican War, occurred there-a conflict which for years was familiar to Americans as the Thermopylae of Texas. The fort was about an acre in extent, oblong, and surrounded by a wall 8 or 10 feet in height by 3 feet in thickness. A body of Texans, under the command of Col. William Barrett Travis, retired into the fort early in 1836, upon the dismantling of San Antonio by Sam Houston, and then Santa Anna, with a large force, invested the fort Feb. 23. The Texans numbered only 140 men, while the Mexican army was 4,000 strong. The enemy took possession of the town, then erected batteries on both sides of the river, and for twenty-four hours bombarded the fort, during which, it is stated, over 200 shells were discharged into it, but without injuring a man. The attacking forces made several vigorous assaults on the fort, but were repulsed in each case. The commander of the beleaguered garrison sent many couriers to San Felipe for assistance, but only a handful of men succeeded in reaching the fort. As the siege progressed provisions grew scarce, and the defenders of Alamo, worn by the labors of the defense and broken in health, although not in spirits, were hourly becoming less able to hold their posts. March 6 a combined attack was made by the entire forces of the besiegers; twice they assaulted the posts, and were as often driven back with heavy loss by the Texan troops. A hand-to-hand encounter ensued, which the Texans, few and feeble, were unable to sustain, and but six of their devoted band remained. Among this number was the famous Davy Crockett, who, with the others, surrendered, under promise of protection; but when they were taken before Santa Anna were, upon his command, instantly cut to pieces, Crockett having been stabbed by a dozen swords. Other barbarities were committed, such as collecting the bodies of the slain in the centre of the Alamo, and, after horribly mutilating the re-mains, burning them. Only three persons, a woman, a child, and a servant, were spared. A few weeks after Santa Anna was routed with immense loss, and himself captured in the battle of San Jacinto, where the Texans raised the war cry, " Remember the Alamo!" It is estimated that during the siege of Fort Alamo the Mexican losses aggregated over 1,600 men. For many years, indeed until the close of the Mexican War, the Texans only needed to be roused to deeds of valor by the recollection of the massacre at the Alamo, and dearly did the neighboring republic pay for the butchery by Santa Anna and his forces.
A FORT IN TEXAS, erected for a mission building in 1744; used for religious purposes till 1793, when, on account of the great strength of its walls, it was converted into a fort. In the struggle by Texas for independence, the most sanguinary and heroic conflict of the border warfare, which merged into the Mexican War, occurred there-a conflict which for years was familiar to Americans as the Thermopylae of Texas. The fort was about an acre in extent, oblong, and surrounded by a wall 8 or 10 feet in height by 3 feet in thickness. A body of Texans, under the command of Col. William Barrett Travis, retired into the fort early in 1836, upon the dismantling of San Antonio by Sam Houston, and then Santa Anna, with a large force, invested the fort Feb. 23. The Texans numbered only 140 men, while the Mexican army was 4,000 strong. The enemy took possession of the town, then erected batteries on both sides of the river, and for twenty-four hours bombarded the fort, during which, it is stated, over 200 shells were discharged into it, but without injuring a man. The attacking forces made several vigorous assaults on the fort, but were repulsed in each case. The commander of the beleaguered garrison sent many couriers to San Felipe for assistance, but only a handful of men succeeded in reaching the fort. As the siege progressed provisions grew scarce, and the defenders of Alamo, worn by the labors of the defense and broken in health, although not in spirits, were hourly becoming less able to hold their posts. March 6 a combined attack was made by the entire forces of the besiegers; twice they assaulted the posts, and were as often driven back with heavy loss by the Texan troops. A hand-to-hand encounter ensued, which the Texans, few and feeble, were unable to sustain, and but six of their devoted band remained. Among this number was the famous Davy Crockett, who, with the others, surrendered, under promise of protection; but when they were taken before Santa Anna were, upon his command, instantly cut to pieces, Crockett having been stabbed by a dozen swords. Other barbarities were committed, such as collecting the bodies of the slain in the centre of the Alamo, and, after horribly mutilating the re-mains, burning them. Only three persons, a woman, a child, and a servant, were spared. A few weeks after Santa Anna was routed with immense loss, and himself captured in the battle of San Jacinto, where the Texans raised the war cry, " Remember the Alamo!" It is estimated that during the siege of Fort Alamo the Mexican losses aggregated over 1,600 men. For many years, indeed until the close of the Mexican War, the Texans only needed to be roused to deeds of valor by the recollection of the massacre at the Alamo, and dearly did the neighboring republic pay for the butchery by Santa Anna and his forces.
Who was the Mexican Commander in the Battle of the Alamo?
The Mexican General in charge of the attack on the Alamo was Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Pérez de Lebrón, more commonly known as Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana. At the time, he was also the President of Mexico.
When did the fight for the Alamo start?
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Were there survivors in the Alamo?
Joe (slave of Colonel William Travis) and Susanna Dickenson (wife of Captain Almeron Dickenson). As they were non-combat personnel who did not raise arms against him, Santa Anna ordered them spared and released.
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The Alamo, originally known as Mission San Antonio de Valero, was founded by Father Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares.
How many Texas troops were at the Battle of the Alamo?
If you mean native Texans (born in Texas of Mexican and Spanish descent), there were only a "handful", the rest of the defenders were settlers from as far away as New York. For detailed history, use Google to search for "native Texans at the Alamo".
ur such a weiner it was around 300
How many women and children were in the Alamo?
Yes. At least one black woman's body was spotted, face down between two cannon, by Joe when he was escorted out of the Alamo compound, following the 90-minute struggle.
The Mexican Army, The Texian Army and a number of volunteers.
Who were three best known heros at the Alamo?
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Why did Mexico fight the Alamo?
Santa Anna saw the Texans' resistance to his laws as treason. His army marched into Texas in the winter of 1835 to assert his authority.
Texas Governor Henry Smith met with such other leaders as Austin and Sam Houston. They were busy trying to raise an army and form a government.
The Texans knew that Santa Anna would come through San Antonio de Bexar. There was some argument that he should be resisted there. Others felt the Texans should withdraw to the coastal area.
Houston, who was in charge of theTexas army, wanted the Alamo blown up. However, the commander there, James Neill, chose to stay and secure it.
These preparations were just about complete when Santa Anna appeared near Bexar on February 23, 1836. Santa Anna appeared with an army that would eventually grow to 6,000 soldiers.
Santa Anna looked toward the Alamoand saw a Mexican flag. The flag had 1824 across it. This signified the Texans loyalty to the old constitution that Santa Anna had eliminated.
He demanded that the Texans surrender. However, they responded to the demand with a cannon shot.
Santa Anna raised a red flag, which meant he would take no prisoners. He ordered his cannons to bombard theAlamo. His army surrounded the fort so that no one could escape.
The commanders of theTexan forces inside the Alamo were William Travis and Jim Bowie. They knew they needed help. There were only 150 volunteers defending theAlamo. These volunteers included thefamous Davy Crockett.
Travis sent out scouts and letters appealing for help. Small groups of brave men responded to Travis' calls for help.
The final total of Texans inside the Alamo when thebattle started is unclear. Thegenerally accepted number is 182, although other estimates run as high as 257. In either case, the Texans were hopelessly outnumbered
What is the siege of the Alamo?
the history of the Alamo is very complex because this is a very spicial building. in 1718 the Alamo was established but then it was called san antonio de Valero. in 1724 the building began. in 1793 by order of the king of Spain san antonio de valero is secularized. in 1802 the mission was converted into a militarty post. in 1811 fractions in san antonio became involved in the maxican independence act. on feb 23 the battle of the Alamo began and on march 6, 1836 the battle ended.
How long did the actual Alamo battle last?
13 days. The Alamo was under siege from February 23 until March 6. The battle during the assault was over in approximately 90 minutes.
