What happened at the Alamo?
You can find a lot of information online to answer that quesiton. To begin, you might watch the History Channel's short video explaining why the battle of the Alamo is so intriguing. You can find a brief explanation of the battle here. You might also enjoy scenes from the 1960 Alamo movie (below), which is well regarded for its historical accuracy.
You can find a lot of information online to answer that quesiton. To begin, you might watch the History Channel's short video explaining why the battle of the Alamo is so intriguing. You can find a brief explanation of the battle here. You might also enjoy scenes from the 1960 Alamo movie (below), which is well regarded for its historical accuracy.
Johnny Cash's song about the Alamo tells about the following true facts:
--- William Travis, the commander in charge, did deliver a speech to his troops, giving them the choice to stay or go, and only one person chose to leave the fort.--- James Bowie, (probably still in possession of his famous knife) really was ill and confined to bed.
--- Davy Crockett was also there, and died with the other heroes in the last day of fighting.
--- A scout was sent from the fort to deliver Travis's famous letter, pleading for help from Texas and the United States and declaring bravely, "Victory or Death!"
-- Interactive tour of the compound, with descriptions of the battlements
-- Explanation of weapons used
-- Pictures of the many flags of the Texas Revolution and the flag
that actually flew at the Alamo
-- Common myths related to the battle
-- Comparison of the accounts telling how many died
-- History of the Alamo as a mission
You interested historians might also like to see photos of the Alamo today or read The Story of Enrique Esparza, who was only twelve years old when his family joined the soldiers in the Alamo.
Was the Battle of the Alamo important?
What did the Texian soldiers think the battle would accomplish?
Would you have stayed to fight with them?
What do you find interesting about the Battle of the Alamo?
I watched that movie once a long time ago. I hadn't heard the story before, so I didn't know they were all going to die. It's very dramatic and sad.
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know Davy Crockett was a real person. It seems like the Alamo was important because without it, the United States might not have bothered to fight for the land of Texas. And where would this country be without the oil in Texas? -- I mean the Gulf of Mexico.
ReplyDeleteWe just finished a three week study on the Alamo recently. Found it very interesting and sad. Until the study I didn't know that Crockett died at the Alamo. Such fun relearning history with my daughter. There is so much I missed or forgot from my school days.
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Diane
Speaking as a Native Texan and Texas Historical Artist. The Alamo and the men who died defending the idea of The Republic of Texas, defines the character and determination of Texans. Texas is the only state which can secede from the United States without warrant. Because we were once a nation of our own. I and many Texans feel that Texas is our nation and one worth defending. My creed is God, Family, Texas! So the Alamo was and is a defining moment in the greatest state in the union that was until San Jacinto the most decisive and quickest battle in the history of war. It took 18 minutes to defeat Santa Anna and force the surrender of Texas to General Sam Houston. I live 10 miles from the site and visit and walk the vast grounds regularly. Cheers and God Bless! RER
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments! The Texan legacy is certainly strong, and I hope it stays that way.
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