In Texas, they said “Remember the….. A.L.A.M.O.!”
A. Americans pour westward Land was cheap and plentiful Midwest, southwest, and Texas popular locations
L. Land to own and farm Farming and ranching were primary occupations
A. Alamo: Texans fight Mexico Alamo in present day San Antonio, Texas 183 defenders; all die Frontier heroes Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie killed
M. Mexico beat by Sam Houston General Sam Houston was leaders of Texans Houston becomes president of “Lone Star Republic” Texas appeals for statehood
O. Obtained by U.S. U.S. annexes Texas in 1846 It enters as a slave state