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Was the Alamo attacked by Santa Anna in the war for Texas Independence?
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Did Texas gain independence after the Battle of the Alamo?
Texas did not win at the Alamo they had already declared independence the Alamo was just a battle. They won independence by defeating Mexico at the battle of San jacinto where they captured Santa Anna
During which war did the battle of the Alamo occur?
The Texas Revolution or call it the Texas War of Independence.
General Santa Anna?
Santa Anna was the leader of Mexico during the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War. When Texas wished independence from Mexico, Santa Anna mobilized troops. Most famous of the battles in the Texas Revolution was the Alamo, where Santa Anna killed everyone on the opposing side. He was, however, defeated in the end and Texas gained independence. When Texas was annexed to the United States, however, Santa Anna was mad again, and attacked when President Polk walked American troops into disputed territories. Led primarily by General Winfield Scott, the Americans thrashed the Mexicans and Santa Anna was wrenched from power.
Why did they have a battle at the Alamo?
Texas Wanted Independence From Mexico
What is the Alamo most famous for?
It is famous as the site of the Battle of the Alamo in the Texas war for Independence against Mexico.
Did Texas gain independence after the Battle of the Alamo?
Texas did not win at the Alamo they had already declared independence the Alamo was just a battle. They won independence by defeating Mexico at the battle of San jacinto where they captured Santa Anna
During which war did the battle of the Alamo occur?
The Texas Revolution or call it the Texas War of Independence.
Why is Sam Houston famous at the Alamo?
He was NOT there, but is remembered for a quick defeat of Santa Anna's Mexican Army at Jan Jacinto, Texas, shortly after the fall of the Alamo. His battle cry THERE was, "Remember the Alamo!". The Battle of San Jacinto gained Texas its independence from Mexico.
General Santa Anna?
Santa Anna was the leader of Mexico during the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War. When Texas wished independence from Mexico, Santa Anna mobilized troops. Most famous of the battles in the Texas Revolution was the Alamo, where Santa Anna killed everyone on the opposing side. He was, however, defeated in the end and Texas gained independence. When Texas was annexed to the United States, however, Santa Anna was mad again, and attacked when President Polk walked American troops into disputed territories. Led primarily by General Winfield Scott, the Americans thrashed the Mexicans and Santa Anna was wrenched from power.
What do Santa Anna mean to Texas?
That Texas beat him in the battle of the Alamo.
Why did they have a battle at the Alamo?
Texas Wanted Independence From Mexico
The mission in Texas where Americans were trying to hold off Santa Anna's army was .?
The Alamo was the mission in Texas where Americans were trying to hold off Santa Anna's army.
Did Santa Anna go to Texas to fight for independence?
No, he went to punish the Texans for their revolt. ============================= Santa Ana's name is spelled "Ana" instead of "Anna." The vicious winds that whip through California, Arizona and Nevada in the summer and fall are named the Santa Ana winds after this president of Mexico.
What effect did the Texas defense the Alamo have on Texas fight for independence?
becase they wanted freedom
What is the Alamo most famous for?
It is famous as the site of the Battle of the Alamo in the Texas war for Independence against Mexico.
Is the Mexican war the Alamo?
No. The Alamo was in 1836 during the War of Texan Independence. After gaining its independence from Mexico, Texas was a sovereign nation for ten years until opting to become a US state. However, the Mexican War began with a disagreement over where in Texas to draw the new US-Mexican border, and Mexico was again ruled by the same dictator (Santa Anna, pulled from his exile in Cuba and returned to Mexico by the US), leading to some confusion. By the time the Mexican War began in 1846, the Alamo was history.
When did Texas declare independence form Mexico?
Texas was formally and unanimously declared independent from Mexico on March 2, 1836. This declaration was made at Washington in the general convention by the Delegates of the People of Texas. The capture of Santa Anna on March 6, 1836, in the Battle of the Alamo, sealed the Independence of Texas, though the declaration was made a few days before.
