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Davy Crockett

Davy Crockett (August 17, 1786 - March 6, 1836) was an American pioneer and folk hero. He was highly opposed to the Indian Removal Act, and very publicly voiced his opinions. He later died while fighting in the Battle of the Alamo.

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Was Davy Crockett a slave?

No-Davy Crockett never owned a slave. In fact, he was a slave himself for several years, but escaped as a teenager. Davy Crockett was a very poor man his whole life, but he was also a very humane, thoughtful and caring man too.

How did Davy Crockett impact other people lives?

He didn't .Crockett was a self promoting person who was a scoundrel . He was a juvenile delinquent, wife deserter, braggart, and poor shot. He surrendered at the Alamo.

What inspired Davy Crockett?

His motivations are mostly a topic of conjecture. (He isn't alive to tell.) What motivates a man into action isn't always spoken about or told to others. We have only the 'stories', 'tales' and lore passed down to make any kind of assessment as to his motivations. Read them and draw your own conclusion then compare to other conclusions reached by the masses. That is as close as one can get to knowing the 'mind' of another.

Who was Davy Crockett's second wife?

The name of his wife is Mary Polly Finley.

How Davy Crockett help people?

He was in the state government in Tennessee, but at one point was not re-elected. He liked the idea of the possible freedom and independence that Texas offered. He soon packed his bags. His last words in Tennessee to the people were... "You may all go to hell, I'm goin' to Texas."

What state was David Crockett born?

Davey Crockett was born in Greene County, Tennessee, United States.

Did Davy Crockett have sisters or brothers?

Davy Crockett had five children their names are Osman, Garrett, Austin, Brantly, and Juan Crockett.

When did Davy Crochet live?

Did you mean Davy Crockett? August 17, 1786 - March 6, 1836

Was davy Crockett in the creek Indian war?

why yes he was, he was actually the general of the american army during the creek war.

How many children did Davy Crockett have?

David Crockett had two sons and a daughter from his marriage to Polly Finley; John Wesley (Congressman), William, and Margaret. David remarried after Polly's death to Elizabeth Patton, and had three children; Robert, Rebeckah and Matilda.

Alan Johnson

Florida

omg davy Crockett is good. he was a good politition, he had two sons and a daughter hope i helped :D

the information ^ up there is mostly correct but David and Elizabeth had 5 children Robert, Rebecca, Matilda, Margarett, George but i think they died when they died

Why was davy crocket so important?

he was in the Alamo but he died. without him Texans might have lost hope

and he wore a coon hat

Which song is on B-side of Bill Hayes' hit Ballad of Davy Crockett?

"Farewell" on 78RPM, "Since I Fell For You" on LP, 7-Inch/45RMP &!@-Inch Vinyl

What are The major accomplishments of Davy Crockett?

Davy Crockett died at the Alamo is one of his major accomplishments.

Who was Davy Crockett's mother and father?

The name of Davy Crockett`s mother was Rebecca Crockett. Hawkins was her maiden name.

The Texas conflict in which Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett refused to capitulate?

The Battle of the Alamo, at San Antonio, Texas, which ended with a siege from February 23 to March 6, 1836 in which most of the defenders, led by William Travis and Jim Bowie, were killed. This defeat became a pivotal and inspirational turning point in the Texas War of Independence (1835-1836).
The conflict of Alamo in San Antonio , Texas

Why did Davy Crockett die?

He didn't. Contrary to popular belief, he was one of the few that survived the battle and was executed by a Mexican Firing-Squad.

What was davy Crockett famous for?

Davy is important because he was a congressman for Tennessee and a very great soldier who lost his life at the Alamo on March 6, 1836.

Who portrayed Davy Crockett on the TV show?

Fess Parker played Davy Crockett in the Walt Disney productions, 'King of the Wild' Frontier' (1955) and 'Davy Crockett and the River Pirates' (1956).

John Wayne played Davy Crockett in 'The Alamo' (1960).

Was Davy Crockett a bear hunter?

His favorite animal to hunt was Bears. Particularly grizzly and black bear. Sometimes brown bears.

More money than davy Crockett inc?

In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest is asked if he is the owner of the Bubba-Gump Shrimp Company and he responds "Yes sir, we have more money than Davy Crockett."