siege: (noun) A military blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering it by force. In 1836, Mexican forces bl

The Alamo myth and reality

Chapter 1

The road to conflict

Chapter 2

Inside the siege

Chapter 3

The final battle

Chapter 4

Making of the myth

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Master of The Alamo myth and reality

Ch 2 · Inside the siege
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William Travis and his desperate letters

steve Commander William Barret Travis wrote emotional letters begging for reinforcements that never arrived.

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The surprisingly multi-ethnic defenders

steve The men defending the Alamo came from many countries, including Mexico, England, Germany, and Denmark.

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Alamo: Inside Out
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steve Sort tall tales from historical facts to discover what really happened at the Alamo.

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Fun Fact

James Bowie's knife: James Bowie, famous for his massive hunting knife, was so sick with typhoid or pneumonia during the siege that he was bedridden and couldn't fight.

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Glossary
siege (noun)
A military blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering it by force. In 1836, Mexican forces blockaded the San Antonio mission for thirteen days before launching their final assault.

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Gossip

If you were in the Alamo, would you have stayed?

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Quiz

How old was William Barret Travis when he took command of the Alamo garrison?

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steve A crumbling mission, not a fortress

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Quiz

Approximately how many days did the siege of the Alamo last before the final battle?

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steve The red flag of no quarter

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Quiz

What was the original Spanish name of the Alamo mission when it was founded in 1718?

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Quiz

What illness kept legendary fighter James Bowie bedridden during the siege of the Alamo?

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Quiz

Which church tower in San Antonio did Santa Anna use to fly the flag of no quarter?

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Quiz

Which defender was a former U.S. Congressman from Tennessee who arrived with volunteers?

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From which nearby town did the only 32 reinforcements successfully arrive to help the Alamo?

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Quiz

What color flag did Santa Anna raise to signal that no mercy or quarter would be given?

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