The Alamo, A battle in the Texas revolution. Won by the Mexicans under the control of General Antionio lòpez. This was a war in which boosted the Texans causing an overall victory at the end. Though there were many Mexicans and over 200 Texans killed, Texas saw its need to annex to the United States, Thus causing independence from Mexico, which will allow for no more wars. During the battle of the Alamo, roughly 200 men died fighting for Texas. and approximately 600 men died or wounded fighting for Mexico. In the end of the Texas Revolution, Texas got its independence from Mexico and annexed into US. Over the years (since at least 2000) much conflict has arose about wether the Mexicans should have a memorial at the scene of the Alamo, for …show more content…
In the next few paragraphs I will discuss my opinion and others on either to have or not have a memorial or marker at the Alamo in honor of the fallen Mexicans. As I looked at different opinions and responses, two men stood out to me. Richard Adsit and Phillip DeLaPena. Both go back in forth guarding there beliefs with facts they throw at each other. Adsit takes the standing on no, the Mexicans should not be memorialized. However DeLaPena believes otherwise. Adsit's first comment states his belief, no, and mentions how the invading army (the Mexicans) destroyed the Texans in the war, "thus to glorify them would only be to tarnish the memory of those who died for Liberty " [of texas]. DeLaPena responds with saying a simple yes, they should be memorialized and then states why; "I say yes, the actions of the soldados of Mexico must not be ignored. To make the statement that it would "tarnish" the memory of those who …show more content…
Thus overall not putting one above the other except for the outcome. Though the Texans won and got there independence, a simple memorial signifying the Mexicans who lost their life's in that war would do no harm for Texas has its independence and a memorial for the fallen Texans defending there Liberty. And if this doesn't meet the needs, then I would make a memorial, but send it to the Mexicans, where it rightfully belongs (according to James D. Gray) and let them have it. I think no further research has to but a solid answer should be resolved so the "community" can stand firm in it and diminish all
We just recently lost the Alamo and all the great men who fought for it. 189 men lost there lives fighting for the Alamo and they will be greatly remembered. The men held the fort for 13 days before Santa Anna and his army engulfed it. Santa Anna other wise know as napoleon of the west or the president of Mexico ordered his men to kill every one thou he let some women and children go to tell the tale. Soon after the lose of the Alamo general urrea executed 400 Texans under command of colonel Fannin which is known as Goliad massacre.
Sleuthing the Alamo: Davy Crockett’s Last Stand and Other Mysteries of the Texas Revolution by: James E. Crisp draws the author rich information of the Texas Revolution and his own particular involvement with prejudice and racism. Crisp reveals as of now covered truths, tunes in point-by-point counter with diverse historians, and searches for not to reveal the myths of the Alamo, yet rather to understand them. Crisp finally parcels his book in every chapter a major point, the extremism clear in particular variants of Sam Houston's commended talk, the perfect and frail portions of the de la
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While the facts surrounding the siege of the Alamo continue to be debated, there is no doubt about what the battle has come to symbolize. People worldwide continue to remember the Alamo as a heroic struggle against impossible odds — a place where men made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. For this reason, the Alamo remains hallowed ground and the Shrine of Texas Liberty (Texas Revolution,
When you see the Texas flag waving over your head what is the first thing that pops into your mind? Maybe, it reminds you of the day we won our independence or it could simply remind you of the Lone Star Flag. Our flag could remind us of a lot of symbolic views no matter how you view them. No matter what circumstances they may be our Texas flag is very significant to the state of Texas! In the article “Flag Poll” by Steve Chapman he portrays this view very strongly and even exaggerates of how Texans rave of how remarkable the Texas flag truly is.
Beginning in 1845 and ending in 1850 a series of events took place that would come to be known as the Mexican war and the Texas Revolution. This paper will give an overview on not only the events that occurred (battles, treaties, negotiations, ect.) But also the politics and reasoning behind it all. This was a war that involved America and Mexico fighting over Texas. That was the base for the entire ordeal. This series of events contained some of the most dramatic war strategy that has ever been implemented.
There are many great events that are etched into American history, but few hold a legendary status. The Battle of the Alamo holds such a legendary status, even a somewhat mythical status; there are stories of great heroes that gave their lives that continue to echo today. Just twenty three years later the events of the Battle of the Alamo are reverberated in “The World We Live In,” a monthly magazine once sold in New York which tells “The Tale of the Alamo,” an embellished retelling of the events. In the struggle for the claim to Texas, the Alamo became the central knot in the tug of war between the Mexicans and Texans. Throughout the struggle, control over the Alamo wavered between Texan and Mexican control. It actually began as a mission founded
In 1835, the Texan Revolution began and ended in 1837; however, it was unimaginable that the Mexican military had lost with a larger army than their opponents. The Texan had lost key forts such as the Presidio La Bahia in Goliad; furthermore, the glorious well-noted battle had occurred in the Alamo. The Battle of the Alamo was one of the biggest lost for Texans, Americans and Mexicans of Tejas banded together to fend off the Mexican military; however, the Mexican army had won the battle of the Alamo. Santa Anna had left survivors of the battle to clothe food and unharmed, San Jacinto was where Santa Anna’s army was to regroup, but it was also their downfall. Sam Houston army on the east of Texas was the only contributor who disrupted the fiesta of Santa Anna and entered in with a surprise attack, Sam Houston defeated and captured Santa
friends traveled to help defend Texas from the mexican army Texas gained independence from Mexico.
In the film The Alamo directed by John Lee Hancock takes place in the early 1800s. During the movie there is a standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davey Crockett and Jim Bowie, and Mexican dictator Santa Anna’s forces at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. From watching the movie and doing the research of what actually happened in the Alamo, one has realized that the movie has many inaccuracies and the movie leaves out and changes around what actually happened in real life. The film makers attempted to sacrifice history and facts for the entertainments sake. Both the historical accuracy and the entertainment suffered.
With only one hundred eighty-seven soldiers and fifteen civilians the Texans were able to hold off the two thousand Mexicans for thirteen days before the Mexican army finally defeated the small Texan force at the Alamo. Even though Texas had lost the Battle of the Alamo, this was just a stepping stone for Texas to be able to gain its independence from Mexico. The state of Texas came under Mexican control after Mexico acquired its freedom from Spain. (www.History.com) A man by the name of Moses Austin, an American business man, met with the Spanish authorities in San Antonio to convince them to allow three hundred Anglo-American families to start an American colony in Texas. After being granted permission to bring three hundred families into
His priority was to centralize power and strengthen national unity. He issued decrees that limited economic freedoms and property rights for the Anglos, causing anger and resentment from the Texans. Revolts began in 1835, Texans decided they wanted independence from Mexico some Tejanos were also for this but the majority of Tejanos were against this because they saw the Texans as rude and aggressive. The first military conflict between Texans and Mexicans was at Gonzales, Texas. Colonel Domingo de Ugartechea sent troops to retrieve a cannon given to the American immigrants, they refused to give back the cannon resulting in the Battle of Gonzales. Texans were victorious in the battle, adding fire to the revolution against Mexico. After Mexico’s loss in the Battle of Gonzales, General Santa Anna took command of his army with the intentions to suppress the rebellion and expel all Anglos. This resulted in two massacres, the Alamo and Goliad, including the deaths of William B. Travis, Davy Crocket, and James Bowie, but this only added motivation for Texan independence from Mexico. Sam Houston, the general of the Texas army, during the Battle of San Jacinto attacked and defeated Santa Anna’s army. Santa Anna was captured and forced to sign the Treaty of Velasco, giving Texas independence from Mexico ending the
The Alamo was one of the most astounding and critical battles of our country. Its men were ruthless in their bravery and love of their country. Their mission for independence lives on in the hearts of all American’s today. Their legacy lives on forever and their courageous souls are still in the heart of the people of the lone star state. This is the story of bravery, love, tyranny, and liberty. This is the story of the Alamo
The Texas Constitution provides for the division of power and integration of Bill of Rights to the constituents of the State of Texas. The Texas Constitution is made up of a preamble, seventeen articles, and an appendix. The current Constitution was written on November 26, 1875, and adopted February 15, 1876, it is also the eighth constitution to be adopted by the State of Texas. Similar to the United States Constitution the Texas Constitution contains a preamble as follows, “Humbly invoking the blessing of Almighty God, the people of the State of Texas do ordain and establish this Constitution” (Tex. Const., pmbl).
In all this explains everything about the Texas Revolution and everything that happened during this time period. The Texas Revolution was a long period of time with many wars with Mexico over land. Texas revolted against Mexico because they did not agree with their government. Texas had major wins and losses with a lot of soldiers and generals. The Alamo was a major event during this time and now a huge tourist attraction now a day. This was a big event back then and it had a huge impact on us today. As you can tell the Texas Revolution has impacted us a lot