Why would someone ever want to lead something if they knew they were going to die? Well maybe because they were dying for rights and independence. William Barret Travis, the leader of the Alamo, and his other two hundred and fifty men died for the independence and rights of Texas. William was nine when he moved from South Carolina to Alabama. His father owned a plantation where he lived for nine years. When he was twelve his grandfather was placed in an indentured servitude for more than 10 years. After he moved he went to Sparta Academy , where he liked to play tricks and make pranks for teachers. Although he was bad, he was very intelligent. When he graduated from high school , he went into law school. At the age of nineteen he finished
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After Jim Bowie got sick he asked William if he can be the leader of the Alamo while he tries to heal. A couple years later William became the leader of the Alamo. William is known for his bravery. Even though they all new they were gonna die they still stayed there and fought for their country. William sent a letter home saying that he will die a but he will be dying for his country. He was also known for how fast he thinks and his steadfastness. This shows that he was very reliable and especially when under pressure. If he wouldn't have done what he did then the Texas Revolution wouldn't have ended like it did. Juan Seguin was the letter transporter and he was going to send a letter to the Alamo but he was too late. The letter said retreat back to San Jacinto. But if he would have followed these orders they all would have died. Over all Santa Anna's army was way bigger, but the strategy of surprising was on their side. Without surprising them they would have been out of luck. Plus Santa Anna's army did not have much more supplies. Over all the battle of San Jacinto lasted 18 minutes. William Travis died at the battle of the Alamo. People will always know him for his bravery. Without William b. Travis we would not be where we are today. Sam Houston was the leader of the battle of San Jacinto. Both of these men were the bravest men on the
After Jim Bowie got sick he asked William if he can be the leader of the Alamo while he tries to heal. A couple years later William became the leader of the Alamo. William is known for his bravery. Even though they all new they were gonna die they still stayed there and fought for their country. William sent a letter home saying that he will die a but he will be dying for his country. He was also known for how fast he thinks and his steadfastness. This shows that he was very reliable and especially when under pressure. If he wouldn't have done what he did then the Texas Revolution wouldn't have ended like it did. Juan Seguin was the letter transporter and he was going to send a letter to the Alamo but he was too late. The letter said retreat back to San Jacinto. But if he would have followed these orders they all would have died. Over all Santa Anna's army was way bigger, but the strategy of surprising was on their side. Without surprising them they would have been out of luck. Plus Santa Anna's army did not have much more supplies. Over all the battle of San Jacinto lasted 18 minutes. William Travis died at the battle of the Alamo. People will always know him for his bravery. Without William b. Travis we would not be where we are today. Sam Houston was the leader of the battle of San Jacinto. Both of these men were the bravest men on the