2. The Battle of the Alamo

3. LINKS History of the Alamo Timeline Heroes Mexican Army After the Alamo Bibliography

4. History of the Alamo In 1385, Texas was trying to win its independence from Mexico. San Antonio had been captured by Texas. Texas only had 144 soldiers, most of them were volunteers. There were 5,000 troops under Santa Anna’s control. Texans were determined to fight. Once Santa Anna brought his troops to San Antonio the battle had begun. A lot of men fought to be free from Mexico. Many men suffered and died. When the battle was over,all of the one hundred eighty-seven brave Americans,lay dead on the ground; but with them also lay over two thousand Mexicans, who had died at their hands. Next

5. Fall of the Alamo Next

6. History of the Alamo Flag For some years the 1824 flag has floated over many camp sites and ceremonies.The Alamo during those fateful thirteen days when a handful of determined men stood before the might of the Mexican army and shouted "Liberty or Death." The idea that the defenders of the Alamo flew the 1824 Flag is rooted solely in the belief that the defenders were fighting for the restoration of the Mexican Constitution of 1824. This flag was an expression of the “peace party” that desired a return to the Constitution of 1824 which supported a federalist government and certain rights to the states and their citizen.

7. Timeline February 23,1836 General's Santa Anna troops move into San Antonio. Colonel Travis and garrison move into Alamo. Two soldiers are sent to Gonzales with request for assistance.Santa Anna requests for them to surrender. Travis responds by firing an 18 pound cannon back at them. February 24,1836 Travis takes command over the ill Bowie. The Alamo begins to be attacked. February 25, 1836 Cannon attack continues. Mexican soldiers are stationed across the river about 300 yards from Alamo. Travis sends an appeal to Sam Houston. "Give me help, oh my Country” February 27, 1836 Attack continues. The defenders are now fighting more than just Mexican Soldiers, now they are fighting the 39 degree temperature. February 28,1386 There is little food and drink in The Alamo. New Mexican soldiers placed about 800 yards to north of The Alamo. February 29, 1836 The temperature finally rises to 55 degrees. Santa Anna moves his troops closer. Next

8. Timeline March 1,1836 32 brave soldiers come from Gonzales to help defend The Alamo. March 2, 1836 Texas declares its at a convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos. They do this unknowing that men are currently defending The Alamo. March 3, 1836 James Bonham returns, but was unable to retain reinforcements. Attack continues. March 4,1836 Mexicans move their soldiers about 200 yards from the North wall of The Alamo. General Santa Anna plans how he will take over The Alamo. March 5, 1836 Colonel Travis assembles men in plaza of Alamo and tells them there is no hope of help. March 6,1836 Texans kill twice the invaders with desperate, intense fighting. Heavy Mexican casualties (nearly 600 killed or wounded) were a result of the battle. Battle destroys The Alamo. 6:30 am : Last firing over. The Alamo has fallen... next

9. During the Alamo

10. Hero David Crockett David Crockett is one of the best known heroes who fought in the Battle of the Alamo. He was born on August 17,1786 in a small cabin.Ever since he was younger he loved to hunt. Davy always had a desire for adventure.He started off by getting jobs as a cattle driver.He also became a member in Congress. While he was in the Tennessee legislature, he met the Governor and proved to him that he was courageous. He knew being in Congress wasn’t what he wanted to do. He fought in the Battle of the Alamo and now is a hero. On March,1836, Davy Crockett, with about 139 others, was massacred. next

11. William Barret Travis William Travis was born on August 9,1909. He was the Texas commander at the Battle of the Alamo. Travis studied law and became a practicing attorney for a brief time before marrying Rosanna Cato at the age of nineteen. Within a year, when Travis was barely twenty years old, they had a son, Charles Edward Travis. When friction developed between Texas and Mexico, Travis was one of the first to join the Texas forces. He was a defender in the Battle of Gonzales. Then he was the commander in the Alamo and is now an American symbol of courage and heroism. He was only twenty-six years of age when he died. next

12. James Bowie He was born in Kentucky in 1796. While still very young, he moved with his family, first to Missouri, then in 1802 to Louisiana, where he spent most of his youth. In 1827, Bowie participated in a bloody brawl near Natchez, Mississippi, where several men were killed and Bowie was wounded. After recovering the following year, he moved to Texas. He had many adventures in Texas. He was in command of a volunteer force in San Antonio when William Travis arrived with regular army troops. Bowie and Travis had some personal friction during the Battle of the Alamo. He died on March 6,1836 because pneumonia disabled him. next

13. Heroes David CrockettStephen F.Austin James Bowie William B. Travis

14. Mexican Army Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, the leading villain of Texas history, was born in Mexico on February 21,1794. He was elevated to president of Mexico in a democratic election. He soon determined, however, that Mexico was not ready for democracy and pronounced himself dictator. He was captured by the Texans in the Battle of the Alamo. He was allowed to return to Mexico after his capture. The Mexican Army consisted of about 2,400 troops. Not including headquarters and followers. The uniforms were dark blue tailcoat with red trim, and light blue pants.

15. After the Alamo After the battle of the Alamo, the Mexican army went further into Texas. The Americans who had responded to the Texans plea for help were headed for the Alamo, when they heard of its defeat. They continued into Texas where they captured Santa Anna in a 20–minute battle.The fighting over Texas went on for several more years until Mexico and the United States officially declared war against each other.Texas became an independent republic. General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna dissolved the social compact which existed between Texas and the other members of the Mexican confederacy.

16. Bibliography "Davy Crockett." American West. 2003. 16 Nov. 2004. Hot x. 1999. 16 Nov. 2004. Is Junction. 2000. 22 Nov. 2004. Promotega. 29 Nov. 2004 Texian Legacy. 2002. 1 Dec. 2004. St Laurence. 29 Aug. 2003. 3 Dec. 2004. Point South. 2004. 1 Dec. 2004. next