The Alamo By: Connor Chandler

Facts San Antonio was captured by Texans in December, General Sam Houston felt that holding San Antonio was impossible and unnecessary, as most of the settlements of the rebellious Texans were far to the east. Houston sent Jim Bowie to San Antonio: his orders were to destroy the Alamo and return with all of the men and artillery stationed there. Once he saw the fort's defenses, Bowie decided to ignore Houston's orders, having become convinced of the need to defend the city. Santa Anna’s army arrived in San Antonio in late February, Seeing the massive Mexican army on their doorstep, the Texan defenders hastily retreated to the well- fortified Alamo. During the first couple of days, however, Santa Anna made no attempt to seal the exits from the Alamo and the town: the defenders could very easily have slipped away in the night if they wished. But they remained, trusting their defenses and their skill with their lethal long rifles. In the end, it would not be enough.TexansGeneral Sam HoustonJim Bowie

Things Used Many of the infantry soldiers used mussel loader rifles which had a long knife at the end called a bayonet which was used after they ran out of ammo. They used canons to defend the forts and missions.

People William Travis : The official commander of the Alamo. James Bowie: Massager sent by Houston with an army to destroy the Alamo and bring back artillery. Sam Houston: A colonel of the Texans who led an army to war. Santa Anna: Mexican leader. Davey Crocket: a famous frontiersman and former US Congressman

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