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Why did English-speaking settlers come flooding into Texas?
they wanted the cheap land
What were the three disadvantages of a Brown Bessy gun?
San Antonio used to be named what?
Bexar
Why did James Bowie want to save the Alamo?
Because he had a dream of repairing it into a mighty fortress. Also, it was sentimental to him because he and his family had lived in Bexar for years.
Why was David Crockett a superstar?
There were stories claiming that he'd killed more than 100 bears in one season and that he could "whip his weight in wildcats."
Why was Joe ordered to point out William Travis, David Crockett, and Jim Bowie after the Battle of the Alamo?
So Santa Anna could see that the leaders were dead to prove his victory.
How did the Battle of the Alamo begin?
Who was General Martin Perfecto de Cos?
Santa Anna's brother-in-law
Why did Sam Houston order Jim Bowie to destroy the Alamo?
because he didn't think it could be held by the Texians. It wasn't built like a fort, it's walls wouldn't withstand cannon fire, and it was out in the middle of a field.
Why didn't Bowie accept Travis as leader?
He was far younger and not nearly as experienced a fighter.
Why did Almeron Dickinson run to his wife?
To kiss her goodbye because the Mexican soldiers had made it into the Alamo.
Why did Santa Anna's troops keep firing their cannons at the Alamo walls?
because the weak adobe walls would eventually fall
Why was General Sesma feared?
He and 160 deadly lancers on horseback attacked people with sharp spears.
Why did many rebels not like Travis?
He was strict.
Why did Bowie agree to share command at the Alamo with Travis?
Bowie was sick
Why was the north wall to the Alamo easy to climb up?
General Cos's men bashed in the walls with picks and axes.
Why didn't Sam Houston send help to the Alamo?
He had heard that the rebels were outnumbered but didn't believe the situation was nearly as bad as it actually was.
The bugle call was used to frighten the rebels and there had been many false alarms. How do you think this strategy helped the Mexican army?
The Texians were caught by surprised. They might have assumed the call was just another false alarm.
What made Travis think he should lead the men at the Alamo?
He was a trained soldier with experience reading about battles
Why did the men hold a fandango after Travis sent scouts out?
To celebrate George Washington's birthday.
Why wasn't Robert Evans able to fulfill the order given to him by Travis to blow up the Alamo?
he died before he could reach the gunpowder.
Why were some Mexican soldiers shot by their own comrades?
It was hard to see through all of the smoke and confusion.
What happened to the 62 men who slipped out through the small wooden gate on the east of the palisade?
They were speared by Sesma and his men
What six things did the Army of the People take with them when they marched out of the Alamo?
horses, food, ammunition, clothing, blankets, and medical supplies
Why did Travis send riders to Gonzales and Goliad?
to ask for more troops