1. The Alamo and Texas Independence

2. Texans occupy the Alamo
In January 1836, the Texans occupied the Alamo
Only 100 Texans stayed
By February, only 50 more Texans volunteered to defend the Alamo
Texans began to strengthen their defenses
Built a larger wall and obtained more weapons

3. Mexico Arrives
The Mexican army arrived in San Antonio on February 23, 1836 with more than 1000 troops
The Texans had fewer than 200

4. William B Travis
Wrote a letter titled ‘To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World’
Travis wrote this letter to help him and his men defend the Alamo against Santa Anna

5. The Battle of the Alamo
Santa Anna’s army circled the Alamo and fought for 13 days
The Alamo fell on March 6, 1836
1800 Mexican troops fought against 190 Texans
All Texans were killed and 600 Mexican soldiers were killed

6. The Convention of 1836 Texas delegates met at Washington on the Brazos
Declared independence from Mexico on March
Wrote a constitution to form a government for the Republic of Texas

7. Assignment Complete your flag
Make sure you have an illustration and phrase in order to receive full credit
Write a 3 sentence paragraph explaining why Texans wanted independence from Mexico on back.