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Texas
This category covers questions about Texas, the second largest state in the United States. Texas has had six different nations rule it, making it the only state to have had six flags flown over it. Texas is one of three states to have existed as an independent nation and the only state legally permitted to secede from the Union.
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Who was the Mexican General during the Texas Revolution?
Benito Juarez, whose presidency was interrupted by the French invasion of Mexico, and who continued as President of Mexico after the French were defeated.
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.
Why did the Italians come to Texas?
Italians came to Texas because of low wages and high taxes. Not to mention the war going on in Europe.
The Alamo, originally known as Mission San Antonio de Valero, was founded by Father Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares.
When did Texas declare independence from Mexico?
When the Mexican Army was defeted at the Battle of San Jacinto on 21 April 1836.
Who were the native Americans that are credited with giving Texas its name?
Yes, there were Native American in Texas. There were Native Americans throughout the Americas before the Europeans arrived.
How did Florida become a part of US?
Florida was attractive to people of the neighboring states and many moved into the area. It became a territory when it was ceded from Spain in the Transcontinental Treaty in 1891, but it wasn't until 1821 that all parts of the treaty were met. In 1845 it became a state.
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.
Why did the Texas annexation happen?
Because the South at the time wanted to expand slavery and many people believed in manifest destiny, which meant that they wanted to expand "from sea to shining sea".
because after the Texas-mexicican war Texas was a free republic and voted to join the union.
How many cannons did the Texans have?
They were not lacking in artillery weapons at all. They had more then they could employ and several had not even been mounted for action. They did did not have the appropriate munitions for some of them and had no canister rounds which are needed against massed troop formations. They resorted to chopping up nails and horseshoes and fabricating expedient weapons on the spot.
It is found in modern day San Antonio, Texas, USA (specifically, in 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205).
The Battle of the Alamo was on February 23rd 1836 and saw many of the famous cowboys such as James Bowie (inventor of the Bowie knife) it was a battle against Mexico.
San Antonio, Texas...I learned that a couple of weeks ago in Social Studies class. And something interesting that Ozzie Ozbourne did to it..(shudder!)
What did the constitution of 1836 do to slavery?
The Constitution of the Republic of Texas (1836) provided that slaves would remain the property of their owners, that the Texas Congress could not prohibit the immigration of slaveholders bringing their property, and that slaves could be imported from the United States (although not from Africa). Source: Texas State Historical Association
Appoximately how thick were the walls of the Alamo?
Let's just say about 2 cannon balls could poke about a hole that is enough for one man to climb in at a time. P.S. I also heard, (but I'm not sure if it is true) that the walls were also made out of copper. Someone responde back and tell me if it is or isn't.
How did caddo Indians make their house of?
Seriously dude the answer is quite simple.
Its a little smaller than a Wichita hut.
Mostly made of leaves, mud.Things of that matter.
Why did Texas and Mexico go to war?
The issue was about the drawing of the border line. Mexico felt it should be along one river when the US felt it should be at the RIO GRANDE river. The river the Mexicans wanted to use a river that would have given them more land and water. In the end the Rio Grande became the border line.
Why did the Texans lose the Battle of the Alamo?
The Texans lost in the Battle of Alamo because there was more Mexican soldiers. There was actually three battles and the Texans lost the first and second time. The Texans attacked Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana's army, (the Mexican president) while they were resting in there tents. The Texans defeated the Mexican forces and about 700 of there men got killed while only nin Texans died. The second battle happened in only 18 minutes.
How did Texas become a US state?
* It rebelled against Mexico's Constitution because it did not allow slavery. * It declared its Independence from Mexico. * It gained its Independence in combat, and by treaty. * It joined the US by declaring its acceptance of the Constitution. * It rebelled against the US and seceded from the Union. * It joined the Confederate States of America, whose Constitution allowed slavery. * It was defeated during the US Civil War. * It underwent the reconstruction process, and reaccepted the Constitution. * It rejoined the US by declaring its acceptance of the Constitution, which now forbade slavery.
