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Battle of the Alamo History for kids: Where is the Alamo?
We have all heard about the Battle of the Alamo, but
where is the Alamo? The Alamo is located on the banks of
the San Antonio River in San Antonio, Texas, USA (Modern
address: 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205)
Battle of the Alamo History for kids: What was the Alamo?
The
Alamo was originally a former Roman Catholic Franciscan
mission and fortress built in 1718, called the Mission
San Antonio de Valero. In the early 1800s Spanish troops
were stationed in the abandoned chapel of the former
mission. The garrison stood in a grove of cottonwood
trees and the Spanish soldiers gave it the name
"El Alamo" (the Spanish word for cottonwood) and to
remind them of Alamo de Parras, their hometown in
Mexico.
When was the Battle of
the Alamo? Who won the
Battle of the Alamo?
The
Texas Revolution
began with the battle of Gonzales in October 1835. The Battle of the Alamo
was a 13 day siege fought from February 23 1836 and March 6, 1836
between a handful of 180 American rebels, fighting for Texan
independence from Mexico, who were in the Alamo against
Mexican forces of about 4000, under President General Santa
Anna. The Battle of the Alamo was won by the Mexican Army.
Why was the
Battle of the Alamo significant?
The 13 day siege at the Alamo gave General Sam Houston time
to build and develop his Army at San Jacinto. Texans were inspired
by the bravery of the rebels and the battle cry of "Remember the
Alamo" spurred the small number of Texan soldiers to fight the large
Mexican Army. Ultimately, the Texans defeated Santa Anna's Army and
Texas won it's independence from Mexico, becoming the Republic of
Texas on April 21, 1836.
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Reverse of Texas
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Battle Cry of the Alamo:
"Remember the Alamo!"
The Battle cry
"Remember the Alamo!" was a reminder of the courage and
sacrifice of the men who perished at the siege and a
rallying cry to all Texans.
General Santa Anna had
declared that the Mexican Army would take no prisoners.
The rebel Texans knew that they had no hope of winning
the siege and that death awaited all of them.
The phrase "Remember the
Alamo" is so important to the history of Texas that it
is still proudly displayed on the reverse of the
Texas State Seal over the picture of the mission.
The central images reflect important
Battles in the Texas
Revolution.
The famous battle
cry ensures that the bravery and patriotism of the
defenders in the old mission at San Antonio will never
be forgotten, nor their cause for liberty and the
freedom of Texas.
Survivors at the Battle of the Alamo
There were a few of people who
survived the bloody siege. Civilian non-combatants such as women,
children and cooks were spared including Susannah Dickinson, the
wife of Captain Almaron Dickinson and her baby daughter Angelina. A
handful of Texans were also spared. General Santa Anna sent these
men to Sam Houston’s camp at San Jacinto as a warning that a similar
fate awaited the rest of the Texans if they continued their
rebellion against Mexico.
Colonel William B. Travis: "Victory
or Death"
Colonel William B. Travis wrote a
letter addressed "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the
World" marking the envelope with the words "Victory or Death".
Please take a minute to read the letter, it is regarded as one of
the most heroic letters ever written.
William B.
Travis Victory or Death letter
Names of the leaders at the Alamo
The names of the famous Texan leaders
and Commanders at the bloody siege were as follows:
Colonel William B.
Travis -
Commander of the regular soldiers and co-commander of
the garrison
Jim Bowie -
Commander of the Texan volunteers and co-commander of
the garrison
Davy Crocket -
Colonel and great leader
Albert Martin -
Captain and courier who took the William B. Travis
Victory of Death letter to the town of Gonzales
Lancelot Smither -
A private who added a note to the William B. Travis
Victory of Death letter
Almaron Dickinson -
Captain, Artillery officer
Philip Dimmitt -
Captain, he left the siege in an attempt to get
reinforcements
William D. Howell -
Surgeon
George C. Kimble -
Lieutenant, commander of the Gonzales Ranging Company of
Mounted Volunteers, the "Immortal 32"
Amos Pollard -
Regimental surgeon
Juan Seguín -
Captain and Commander of his own cavalry company
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Battle of the Alamo for kids: Facts and Timeline for kids
Interesting Battle of the Alamo Facts and Timeline for kids are
detailed below. The history of the Battle of the Alamo is told in a
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Battle of
the Alamo Facts and Timeline for kids
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 1:
The Texas Revolution
began in October 1835 with the Battle of Gonzales.
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 2:
The siege started in
February 23, 1836 and ended on March 6, 1836. 180 Americans were
laid to siege by the Mexican Army consisting of 4000
soldiers led by General Santa Anna during the Battle of
the Alamo
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 3:
The Alamo was originally built in 1718 as Roman Catholic
Franciscan mission and then used as a garrison for the
Mexican army
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 4:
November 1835: Sam
Houston was selected as Commander-in-Chief of the Texas
Army
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 6:
January 17, 1836: Jim
Bowie arrives at the garrison to evaluate the situation
- Sam Houston had suggested he remove the artillery and
blow up the Alamo. The decision is made to defend the
garrison
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 7:
February 3, 1836:
Colonel William B. Travis arrives at the garrison
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 8:
February 8, 1836:
Davy Crocket arrives at the garrison with a group of
Tennessee volunteers
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 9:
February 11, 1836:
Neill becomes ill and leaves the garrison
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 10:
February 11, 1836:
Neill transfers command to William B. Travis, the
highest-ranking regular army officer in the garrison
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 11:
February 12, 1836 :
William Travis and Jim Bowie argue over who has command
of the garrison
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 12:
February 14, 1836:
Neill returns to settle the dispute. Bowie and Travis
agree to a joint command
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 13:
February 17, 1836:
William B. Travis sends his first letters asking for
assistance, the Texans were not expecting Santa Anna's
forces until spring
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 14:
February 22, 1836:
Santa Anna reaches San Antonio with generals Sesma,
Amador and Castrillón and the Vanguard Brigade
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 15:
February 22, 1836:
Santa Anna demands surrender and states that no one will
be spared if this is not done. The Texans refuse to
surrender
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 16:
February 23, 1836:
Daniel Cloud sounds the alarm as the attack begins. The
fort comes under artillery fire from Mexican troops
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 17:
February 24, 1836:
William B. Travis writes his
Victory or Death
Letter to the closest town at Gonzales. He vows "I
shall never surrender or retreat."
● Other letters
requesting help for the Battle of the Alamo are sent to Gonzales, Goliad, San
Felipe, Nacogdoches and Washington-on-the-Brazos
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 18:
February 24, 1836:
Jim Bowie becomes ill and William B. Travis assumes full
command
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 19:
February 26, 1836:
Relief forces begin to gather at Gonzales
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 20:
26 Feb 1836: James
Fannin attempts his relief march to the fort but is
forced to turn back
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 21:
March 1, 1836: 32 men
of the Gonzales Ranging Company arrive at the fort in
response to the Victory or Death letter
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 22:
March 2, 1836: The
Texas Declaration of Independence is signed and the
Republic of Texas is declared although the men fighting
the Battle of the Alamo are
unaware of these momentous events
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 23:
March 3, 1836: James
B. Bonham arrives at the garrison and tells Travis that
James Fannin and his troops were not coming
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 24:
March 3, 1836:
William Travis tells all the troops that they are free
to leave - the brave men choose to stay and fight at the
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 25:
March 3, 1836:
Mexican battalions Aldama, Toluca and Zapadores arrive
in San Antonio
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 26:
March 5, 1836: The
Mexican artillery stop shelling the fort, they defenses
have been weakened to such an extent that plans are made
to assault the garrison
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 27:
March 6, 1836: The
final attack begins at dawn with hand-to-hand combat
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 28:
March 6, 1836: Only a
few Texans survive the bloody siege of the Battle of the
Alamo. Civilian
non-combatants such as women, children and cooks were
spared.
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 29:
March 6, 1836: Over
600 Mexicans were killed during the Battle of the Alamo and
countless injured
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 30:
March 6, 1836: A
handful of Texans were also spared who were sent Sam
Houston’s camp at San Jacinto as a warning that a
similar fate awaited the rest of the Texans if they
continued their rebellion against Mexico.
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 31:
April 22, 1836:
Following a series of battles Santa Anna is defeated and
captured
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 32:
May 14, 1836: The
peace treaty of Velasco is signed by the Republic of
Texas and General Santa Anna of Mexico.
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 33:
June 15, 1836: The
demoralized Mexican army, cross the Rio Grande back
into Mexico
Battle of the Alamo
Timeline Fact 34:
December 29, 1845:
Texas becomes part of the United States - refer to
Texas Annexation
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the Alamo Facts and Timeline for kids
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