All but one of the women and children who had taken refuge in the Alamo survived. Between 1 and 3 black males survived because they were thought to be noncombatants. At least one one Texican combatant survived by claiming to be a prisoner of the Texans. Numerous former defenders who had been sent out as couriers are also listed among the survivors.
Not Texan, but Texian. The Texians were fighting for a republic that was independent of both Mexico and the USA.
The number of Texian troops to die at the Alamo is now thought to have been 189.
According to the Texas State Library & Archives Commission, the Alamo was built in 1718, making it 118 years old at the time of the Battle of the Alamo.
The decisive defeat in Texas was at the Battle of San Jacinto led by Sam Houston defeating Mexican General Santa Ana in a surprise attack. This battle occurred after the devastating defeat of the Texans at the Alamo by the same general Santa Ana. Houston himself lost many friends and even a relative of his wife, Mary, at the Alamo. Houston's troops were rallyed by the cry, "Remember the Alamo."
It is found in modern day San Antonio, Texas, USA (specifically, in 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205).The Battle of the Alamo was on February 23rd 1836 and saw many of the famous cowboys such as James Bowie (inventor of the Bowie knife) it was a battle against Mexico.San Antonio, Texas...I learned that a couple of weeks ago in Social Studies class. And something interesting that Ozzie Ozbourne did to it..(shudder!)
There are estimated of between 120 and 175 defenders at The Alamo.
The battle of the alamo was not worth fighting for because many people died
The Alamo was battle between the freedom fighters for Texas independence and the Mexican Army. While many Mexicans were killed in the battle, all of the fighters in the Alamo were killed.
According to the Texas State Library & Archives Commission, the Alamo was built in 1718, making it 118 years old at the time of the Battle of the Alamo.
The decisive defeat in Texas was at the Battle of San Jacinto led by Sam Houston defeating Mexican General Santa Ana in a surprise attack. This battle occurred after the devastating defeat of the Texans at the Alamo by the same general Santa Ana. Houston himself lost many friends and even a relative of his wife, Mary, at the Alamo. Houston's troops were rallyed by the cry, "Remember the Alamo."
It is found in modern day San Antonio, Texas, USA (specifically, in 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205).The Battle of the Alamo was on February 23rd 1836 and saw many of the famous cowboys such as James Bowie (inventor of the Bowie knife) it was a battle against Mexico.San Antonio, Texas...I learned that a couple of weeks ago in Social Studies class. And something interesting that Ozzie Ozbourne did to it..(shudder!)
The Alamo helped give time for Texas to rally up troops. The people in the Alamo killed 2/5ths of Santa Anna's Army. Last the Alamo helped many other Texans the will to fight because they showed how brave they were.
There are estimated of between 120 and 175 defenders at The Alamo.
The battle of the alamo was not worth fighting for because many people died
The battle of the Alamo lasted about 13 days.
The Alamo was a battle during the Texas Revolution (1825-1836) when Texas split up from Mexico to become independent. It is known as the turning point of the revolution, because it became a massacre of American colonists at the hands of Mexican troops. It infuriated many Southerners, who joined the ranks of American separatists, thus ensuring the success of the revolution.
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1800 americans died in the battle of Alamo.
189