Battle of San Jacinto

Instructor’s Name Course Number 14 September 2015 The Battle of the Alamo The Alamo is the name given to an eighteenth century mission located in modern days San Antonio, Texas. Originally designed as a roman-catholic mission, the Alamo also served as a fortified structure whose original purpose was to withstand attacks by native American tribes. In 1836, the Alamo became the battleground of one of the most symbolic freedom battles in US history: The Battle to the Alamo, which raged between…

The United States most Shameful war Some may think that the death of few people may not cause a war, but the slaughter of 17 American soldiers caused the US to react in a barbaric way. A battle called Thorntons Affair is a battle that may have sparked the war with Mexico. The US was in the leadership of James K. Polk during the Mexican-American War. The United States was not justified in going to war with Mexico because, the US invaded California and Texas, the agreed border of Texas and Mexico…

For many Texans kid, including James E. Crisp, Sam Houston might become their childhood idol. The victory that Sam Houston bring for Texas at the Battle of San Jacinto secured the Texas’ independence from Mexico. James E. Crisp, on his book Sleuthing the Alamo is investigating Sam Houston’s speech that he made to the soldiers at the small South Texas settlement called Refugio. Crisp was not investigating Sam Houston’s speech suddenly. Instead, Crisp found out that the content of his speech is…

States today, was more than just one country. As America purchased, or battled for and won great quantities of land, there was a spread of democracy. The Texans wanted their independence from Mexico and called out, “Remember the Alamo!” at the Battle of San Jacinto which is shown…

The Battle of the Alamo was a significant turning point in the war for Texas Independence. This battlefield analysis will briefly explore the reasons behind why the battle took place, the strategic significance of the Alamo, who the participants were on both sides, what actions took place, and the failures that occurred both strategic and tactically. We will present an alternate outcome of this battle and explore what may have happened if the Texan defenders would have won the battle. The…

Texas has gone through several events throughout the years in order to become part of one of the most powerful countries in the world, the United States. After having differences and rebellious acts against Mexico to become independent, Texas converted into an independent Republic on 1836 for a short amount of time. Once Texas gained its independence, the United States perceived an opportunity to expand the territory and annex Texas into the country. With the thought of expansion that the…

unregretful slave owner, and with that it is important to considered upon analyzing this primary source. It is also important to consider that Houston was a war veteran, having served in the War of 1812, Creek War, Battle of Horseshoe Bend, the Texas Revolution, as well as the Battle…

In 1803 the U.S. bought all of the land from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains. France sold us this land for $15 million. Spain originally owned the Louisiana territory but then France gained the land in 1800 from the Treaty of San Ildefonso. The Louisiana Purchase doubled the nation’s size. Even before the Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson wanted to explore the west. In February 1803 an expedition to the west was funded. Meriwether Lewis, who was Thomas Jefferson’s personal secretary…

America has been the place where ideas have thrived. Throughout history we have seen many of these ideas come to life and helped us grow as a nation. Consequently these ideas brought frustration and difficulty to the colonies, but they proceeded on. With the dream to be a better nation, many reformed the nation with ideas known in history forever. Due to these ideas The United States, or the 13 colonies, went from a newly independent country to a transcontinental nation with the help of,…

In 1829, American settlers began to reside in Mexico’s territories in the southwest, disregarding their customs and laws. American colonists in Texas protested Mexican rule, sparking the Texas Revolution in 1835. Soon after, Mexican dictator Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna attacked Alamo and won, but the Treaty of Velasco gave Texas independence and created the border between Texas and Mexico (Berkin 314). Unfortunately, Mexicans wanted renegotiation of the treaty, threatening war. On April 22, 1846…