...Hancock’s film captured many aspects of the real Alamo. The film portrayed many actual events of the battle, so I would say that the movie is mostly historically accurate. The film began with a scene showing all of the Alamo’s defenders lying dead on the ground. Every man did, in fact, die defending the Alamo. Nobody knows for certain how many Texans were killed at the battle of the Alamo, but the movie showed an accurate estimate of the amount of men that historians and researchers believe were present at the Alamo. Next, a scene played showing William Travis with his wife signing divorce papers. It is true that Rosanna Travis broke off the marriage with William. In the movie, Rosanna brought William’s son, Charles, and a little girl with...
Words: 1052 - Pages: 5
...The Battle of the Alamo Abstract This paper is a battle analysis of the Battle of the Alamo, which took place in 1836. It reviews the location and its significance within the war for independence that was taking placing during that time. The actions by the Texas revolutionary forces and Mexicans leading up to and during the battle are listed within the writing. It reveals the issue between the force stationed at the Alamo and their superior, General Sam Houston. The defenders at the Alamo didn’t receive support that was needed in order to provide intelligence of the Mexican force that was on its way. On the other hand, they didn’t listen to the order to vacate the fort. These are a couple of the major problems that took place before and during the battle. Although the battle was essential to inspiring the rest of the Texan forces, it leads me to believe that this important conflict could have turned out differently. The Battle of the Alamo The Battle of the Alamo is the most famous battle of the Texas revolution that took place in the early 1800s. “For many Americans and most Texans, the battle has become a symbol of patriotic sacrifice” (Hardin, 2010). Even though the Texans lost the battle, it contributed to the successful war for independence against Mexico. There were, at least, two decisions that may have altered the consequence of the Battle of the Alamo if more cautiously considered. The defenders at the Alamo didn’t receive support that was needed in order to...
Words: 1778 - Pages: 8
...Susanna Dickerson, the sole American woman to escape, was allowed by Santa Anna to leave for Gonzales after the battle, to tell the demoralizing news of the Alamo’s fall and the death of its defenders. She described her way out of the church, cradling her daughter and limping (she had been wounded in the leg) through pools of blood of the fallen: “As we passed through the enclosed ground in front of the church, I saw heaps of dead and dying. The Texans on an average killed between eight and nine Mexicans each, 182 Texans and 1,600 Mexicans were killed. “I recognized Colonel Crockett lying dead and mutilated between the church and the two story barrack building, and even remember seeing his peculiar cap lying by his side.”...
Words: 791 - Pages: 4
...1800s. San Antonio, Texas: In room 214 at the Buckhorn Saloon, in the long shadow of the Alamo itself, a woman renowned for her beauty was brutally murdered. Her killer was never found. One year ago: In that same historic room, another woman vanished without a trace. Her blood was everywhere, but her body was never recovered. Now: In the last month, San Antonio’s Buckhorn has become a dumping ground for battered bodies. All of which were young women, many of them long missing, almost all forgotten. Until now. With the body count at the rice at the famous San Antonio’s Buckhorn Saloon known for its chilling hauntings and gruesome past, mysterious Texas Ranger Logan Raintree cannot sit by and let his city's most vulnerable citizens be slain....
Words: 277 - Pages: 2
...Antonio was born on February 21, 1794, in Jalapa, Mexico. He was sent to a military academy at the age of 16. In his conquests, he even fought Miguel Hidalgo. Hidalgo was actually one of the original leaders of the independence movement. Throughout these battles, he distinguished himself as a great leader and fighter. Some even believe that even though he had a great career as far as ascending the ranks, it would have been even more efficient if a gambling scandal had not interfered. Despite this, Santa Anna quickly ascended the ranks in the military, so much so that he became Colonel at age 26. His reputation continued on the incline when he took a critical part in defeating a Spanish effort to reconquer their colony in 1829. He would eventually become president in 1833. There, he held power until the push for independence in Mexico came from several American forces. Although the President of Mexico did not do much for the push in independence, he had a lot of influence in the other way. The only thing that he did that helped the push was agreeing to demands such as the immigration band. On the other hand, he had officials arrest one of the most prominent members of the strive for independence (later even known as the Father of Texas), Stephen Austin, on January 3, 1834. He also abruptly made...
Words: 579 - Pages: 3
...MOJOLA OTUNLA THE BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO - TEXAS REVOLUTION The battle of San Jacinto commenced April 21st, 1836. The battle was fought at the San Jacinto river. Before the battle of San Jacinto, the Texans fought in the Battle of Alamo but lost. The Texas militia was commanded by General Sam Houston. Eight hundred Texans fought at the battle of San Jacinto and fifteen hundred Mexicans fought by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s side (Battle of San Jacinto U.S History). The Texas militia shouted, “Remember the Alamo!” as they attacked, referring to the previous battle lost against the Mexicans. The Texans surprised the Mexicans with the attack, killing 650 Mexican soldiers and capturing 300 soldiers despite having only two small cannons...
Words: 331 - Pages: 2
...the settlers elected federalist president Santa Anna, who promised the return of the constitution of 1824. Over time, Santa Anna altered his political platform to dictatorship, while choosing to ignore his promise. Unsatisfied with Santa Anna’s unjust economic, social, and political regulations, the Texans fought valiantly for independence by declaring war on Mexico. The Texan’s drive for freedom was understood considering Santa Anna’s cruel government. Santa Anna had created callous regulations and orders for the Texans. Santa Anna had sent soldiers under Cos’ command in order to enforce his orders. (NEED ONE MORE REASON/EXAMPLE)Cos’ convict soldiers were constantly stealing indispensable supplies from the settlers. The anglos became frustrated as this unruly behavior continued. The law of April 6, 1830, had also been created to prevent any new slave ownership in order to ward off anglo influence. Texans were angered over this new law because runaway slaves...
Words: 597 - Pages: 3
...The Alamo The 300-year-old Mission San Antonio de Valero was the site of a pinnacle battle during the Texas Revolution in March of 1836. Here, 189 Texas defenders held off Mexican General Santa Anna's 4,000 soldiers for thirteen days. Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city's first mission. On the east side of Alamo Plaza is the famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna's army which sealed it in lexicon of U.S. history. More than 2.5 million people a year visit the 4.2 acre complex known worldwide as "The Alamo." Most come to see theold mission where a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against the Centralist army of General Antonio López de Santa Anna. Although the Alamo fell in the early morning hours of March 6, 1836, the death of the Alamo Defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of Liberty. The memories of James Bowie, David Crockett, and William B. Travis are as powerful today as when the Texan Army under Sam Houston shouted "Remember the Alamo!" as it routed Santa Anna at the battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. The Alamo has been managed by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas since 1905. Located on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, Texas, the Alamo represents nearly 300 years of history. Three buildings - the Shrine, Long Barrack Museum and Gift Museum - house exhibits on the Texas Revolution and Texas History...
Words: 1381 - Pages: 6
...capture of The Alamo, this would be the one of the first actions to gain their independence. The group of Texans that capture the fort was led by George Collinsworth and Benjamin Milam (History.com). Which then they went of a took over san antonio with this following action. In later february Colonel James Bowie and Lieutenant Colonel William B. Travis were put in charge of the alamo, and all of the military forces in San Antonio....
Words: 618 - Pages: 3
...Santa Anna had hopes in being able to “crush the revolt” and gain control of Texas again with his army, yet the soldiers he brought along with him were not properly trained or prepared (Digital History). Santa Anna’s soldiers “had been forcefully conscripted into the army” where they had to march “hundreds of miles over hot, arid desert land” (Acuña 44). In addition, the troops that Santa Anna recruited were Maya natives who lacked knowledge of the Spanish language, making it difficult to communicate with one another (Acuña...
Words: 1810 - Pages: 8
...Anahuac Middle school The Alamo Ruth Guia Rasebeary- 7th Ruth Guia Anahuac Middle school The Alamo Rasebeary-7th In 1835, a general uprising throughout Mexico sought to overthrow the dictatorial reign of President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. American citizens who had settled in the Mexican province of Texas joined the uprising and successfully forced the Mexican military across the Rio Grande River. The objective of these Texan revolutionaries soon changed from modifying the dictatorial rule of General Santa Anna to establishing an independent state of Texas.In response, General Santa Anna led his re-organized army back across the Rio Grande River to subdue the insurgents. He instructed his troops to immediately execute any foreign fighters they encountered. Santa Anna marched his force to the Alamo, an abandoned Spanish mission, located in what is now San Antonio. It had been established in 1724 to convert the local natives to Christianity. Here, a defending force estimated at between 180 and 260 awaited their arrival. Led by William B. Travis their number included two legendary figures in American history, Davy Crockett and James Bowie. The men within the Alamo were under no illusion. They knew that their defense could not succeed without the quick appearance of reinforcements....
Words: 612 - Pages: 3
...The Alamo was a very significant battle in the Texas Revolution. Many people visit the tourist attraction in San Antonio to see what the Alamo looks like; many also know what happened at the battle. Hundreds of honorable Texans died fighting for Texas independence. Before the Alamo was controlled by the Texan soldiers, it was property of Mexican soldiers. The Texans then attacked and took over San Antonio and the Alamo. Santa anna was distraught when he found this phenomenon happened. The Alamo was a 13 day siege. The Alamo is a Roman Catholic mission and fortress made in 1718. The first stone laid to build the alamo was in 1744. While building, the Alamos roof had caved in. The Alamo was made from limestone, stacked 30 feet high and 60 feet wide. The fortress was made so you could...
Words: 415 - Pages: 2
...GOLIAD MASSACRE. The Goliad Massacre, the tragic termination of the Goliad Campaign of 1836, is of all the episodes of the Texas Revolution the most infamous. Though not as salient as the battle of the Alamo, the massacre immeasurably garnered support for the cause against Mexico both within Texas and in the United States, thus contributing greatly to the Texan victory at the battle of San Jacinto and sustaining the independence of the Republic of Texas. The execution of James W. Fannin, Jr.'s command in the Goliad Massacre was not without precedent, however, and Mexican president and general Antonio López de Santa Anna, who ultimately ordered the exterminations, was operating within Mexican law. Therefore, the massacre cannot be considered...
Words: 318 - Pages: 2
...Initially ordering the execution of all the failed escapees, Santa Anna changed his mind after hearing the pleas of several foreign ministers for mercy. Instead he ordered the decimation of the remaining one hundred and seventy-six prisoners. Decimation is an ancient Roman Tradition in which army units who were disloyal, or failed in their duties due to cowardice were punished by having one of every ten men executed. While we can hardly see this as an act of mercy, Santa Anna certainly considered it one. In The Diezmo, James Alexander gives a fictional, yet chilling recollection of the events of the drawing, “I walked up to the pot, trying to look properly terrified: and I was. Never had I had so many eyes upon me. Hundreds of eyes, from all directions.” In the story James used a clever trick to slight the guards and save himself from the possibility of death, but in reality there is no evidence of any of the Texans being so lucky. Those that drew the black beans were executed by firing squad that night. For...
Words: 757 - Pages: 4
...the Texans over the massacres by Mexican forces at the Alamo in San Antonio (Encyclopedia). This was really important to them because at that time they were really struggling. Although the Alamo ended in a massacre, the Texans eventually overcame the Mexicans and got independence. In 1724, Spanish settlers built the Alamo and started a mission to convert Native tribes to Catholicism, which was originally called the Mission de Saint Anthony. The Alamo was not only a mission, it ended up being used as a fort during the war. Also In 1836, Santa Anna, Mexico’s president at that time, took over the Alamo which he used...
Words: 936 - Pages: 4
