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Texas Revolution! By: Tori Bean
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My project will be over Davy Crockett ABOUT: His family His career before the military His armed services His role at the Alamo Interesting fact or quote Description of him
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Davy was born on August 17, 1786 in Greene County, Tennessee. In 1813. FAMILY: He was son of Rebecca and John Crockett. In 1806-1815 Davy married Mary Finely, but then in 1815-1836 he married Elizabeth. Davy sister's name was Ana. His brothers names were Osman, Garrett, Brantly, Juan and Austin. He had 9 kids all together. He went to school at West Eastman High, for 6 months.
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Career before the Military: Davy drove cattle from the age of 12- over 15 years old. By the age of 12, Davy was already doing grown up work. He would do whatever was needed to survive.
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Armed Services: When he was in Tennessee he held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. When fought at the Alamo, he wasn't a member of the organized Texas resistance - he fought as an irregular, and this had no military rank with the Republic of Texas.
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Role at the Alamo: He was sent with 30 men to remove the artillery from the Alamo and destroy the complex.
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Interesting Fact or Quote:
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Description: Kind Brave Hardworking Strong Soldier Smart Lieutenant
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Work Sites www.notablebiographies.com › Co-DaCo-Da www.laughtergenealogy.com/bin/history/crockett.html www.biography.com › www.u-s-history.com/pages/h3844.html
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Thanks for paying attention to my project! Now we will take a quiz! -Tori Bean
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How many kids did Davy have? QUIZ! 9 kids How long did Davy go to school? 6 months How old was Davy when he started to work? 12 How many men were sent with Davy to the Alamo? 30 men
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