James Bowie

Initially named San Antonio de Valero Mission, the Alamo is the pride and joy to many American’s and most Texans. While the battle at the Alamo is the most renowned event that took place during the Texas revolution, seldom people know that there were a plethora of events that took place leading up to the showdown at the Alamo. The Mexican government began to shift away from a federalist model under the presidency of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. The enhanced dictatorial laws, including the revocation

American frontiersmen, including some of their most brave leaders gather together to support a solution against the enemy, and hold out against massive odds. Until the climactic moment when they 're destroyed, taking large numbers of the enemy with them. Their sacrifice changes history. And since then the Alamo has entered itself deeply into the American spirit and for reasons that have nothing to do with aggressive pride, militarism, or passion with blood. No, it has to do with the fact that we

In the December of 1835, during the Texas Revolution, the Alamo was occupied by two hundred Texan soldiers located near the present day in San Antonio. The Alamo was a church in the middle of San Antonio. William Travis and James Bowie were the commanders who were prepared to defend the Alamo from the Mexicans who wanted it back. Unfortunately, the Texan soldiers were outnumbered to secure the Alamo from General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna by thousands of his soldiers. The battle was only for thirteen

William Barret Travis a hero of the Texas revolution impacted the American people with his meaningful letter requesting aid. Travis wrote a very inspirational letter addressed not only to the people of Texas but also to all the Americans in the world. Which impacted the way American’s view patriotism and cherish their liberty and their beliefs. Travis was born in 1809, and died in battle defending the fort known as the Alamo against overwhelming Mexican forces in 1836. He was the oldest out of his

The Battle of the Alamo is probably the most famous battle to take place in the history of, and in the state of, Texas. The battle has given Texans the will to persevere against tough odds and the courage to endure through seemingly impossible situations for many generations. Many a Texan would draw inspiration during the fights following the defeat at the Alamo. This inspiration eventually led them to victory during the Texas Revolution following the Battle of San Jacinto. Had the Texas military

My group’s first decision was to pick a topic and we all agreed to work on the solider topic. Once we knew both the topic and the group members we decided to meet to pick individual parts and do some research. Because that Wednesday was reading day it was decided that we would meet for a few hours in the library starting at 7 am. It was only Tyler, Meegan and I who met in the library. There is where we decided that Meegan would talk about the soldier’s experiences in battle and Tyler talked about

Leadership Qualities of Santa Anna It began in the pre dawn darkness of March 6, 1836 Mexican general Santa Anna ordered an assault force of 1800 men to unleash its fury on a tiny band of Texans defending a fort called the Alamo. The history behind this tells how Texas was torn away from Mexico, and became part of the United States. This may have been a victory of Santa Anna; however was an even greater victory for the humanity of the defenders. Many believed this was a race war; however was an

There are no better pair of pioneer men who shaped America more than Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie. America wouldn't be the same without these two men who fought for its territories and its people. Davy Crockett held many positions, but one role that stood out the most was his colonel status, leading the Tennessee state militia. Jim Bowie however held the same rank but lead the Texas militia. These two men were born to fight but each had their own uniqueness and strategy of fighting and, it showed

publication in the year, and was written by two authors, Randy Roberts and James S. Olson. In this book, Roberts and Olson present references towards the three battles of the Alamo. The three battles include the real battle of Alamo fought in the 1836, the early-twentieth-century Driscoll-De Zavala effort, and the concurrent historical and cultural warfare over the blockade. This book has been written by Randy Roberts and James S. Olson. Books recently written by Randy Roberts include "A Team for America:

in place and showing them who their real leader is. In January of 1836 about 145 Texans were fortified in the soft walls of the Alamo also known as Cottonwood. Some of the important people here were lieutenant Colonel William Berret Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crocket. Meanwhile Santa Anna drove his troops into Texas in the dead of winter to level the Alamo. They arrived and began their siege on February 23. Fighting Ensued for about 13 days with minimum casualties. But on the 13th day of battle