Battle Of Texas Essay

Three Main Battles of Texas History Texas was led by dictator Santa Anna, in 1833. At that time Texas was apart of Mexico. However, the Texans were very unhappy with Santa Anna, and they had every right to be. The Texans rebelled, and so it caused the War for Texas’ independence. Three main battles occurred during this period. These battles are: The battle of the Alamo, the Goliad Massacre, and the battle of San Jacinto. The Battle of the Alamo cured February 23, 1836 to March 6, 1836. On February 23, Mexico started to surround the Alamo. William B. Travis wrote many letters to the United States, and to fellow Texans, asking for help. On March 1, thirty-two reinforcements arrived. At his headquarters, Santa Anna flew a red flag, which meant he would take no prisoners. On March 5, Travis told the troops that staying at the Alamo meant death. Two hundred men stayed to fight for what they believed in. (ccisd.com) The final battle began on March 6, at 5:30 A.M. Eighteen hundred Mexicans attacked the Alamo. William Travis was killed instantly in battle, when the North Wall fell. David Bowie died in his cot, because he was too sick to fight alongside his fellow men. The Mexicans forced the Texans towards the chapel. At that point, there were only
The battle began and ended on April 21, 1836, at San Jacinto. Sam Houston and his men charged the Mexicans, chanting,” Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!” “The actual battle of San Jacinto lasted less than twenty minutes, but it was in the making for six years.” (TexasA&MUniversity.edu) Santa Anna, afraid for his life, disguised as a slave and hid. Only nine Texans were killed, but six hundred- and thirty Mexicans died. After he was captured, Santa Anna surrendered, and so Sam Houston spared his life. After he was released, Anna recanted and tried to plot revenge. The Texan government, then requested to join the United States of