Davy Crockett Research Paper

Leo Pierre

Period 3

English II

October 16, 2014

Imagine this: A man who was a politician, a soldier and a texas patriot. This man was known as

Davy Crockett. Davy Crockett was born on August 17, 1786 in Greene County, Tennessee.

(Sanford & Green pg. 9) Davy was most famous for his role in defending the Alamo which

assisted in Texas gaining its independence from Mexico. Davy ending up dying a hero’s death

while defending the Alamo which caused people to think even more highly of him and he is now

remembered as a hero. Texas won independence from Mexico because Davy did not win a

presidential nomination, Davy joined the army defending the Alamo and Davy had so much skill

in shooting a rifle.

Texas eventually won it’s independence

from Mexico because Davy Crockett failed to

gain a presidential nomination. “Davy told voters that if he lost he would leave tennessee and go

Texas.

He lost and then grabbed his rifle and a few friends and headed for The Alamo (Sanford

& Green pg. 22). If Davy had gained a presidential nomination he would never have traveled to

Texas to help defend against the Mexican Army. “After Crockett failed to gain a presidential in

1834, he left his wife and four kids behind to join the Texas revolt” (Matthews). Explain

Another reason for Texas’s independence is because Davy Crockett joined the Texas

revolt defending the Alamo. “In February 1836, he and his companions arrived in San Antonio,

where they joined the Texan force that was holding the Alamo” (Rohrbough). Because Davy and his

friends traveled to help defend Texas from the mexican army Texas gained independence from Mexico.

“He left his wife and four children behind in Tennessee to join the Texas revolt, arriving in San Antonio

on February 3, 1836” (Matthews). This quote further explains the situation and provides a specific date

of arrival.

Lastly, texas would not have won it’s independence from Mexico if not for Davy’s shooting and

Hunting Skills. Davy fought in the Creek War as a Tennessee volunteer (Matthews). Because Davy

fought in the Creek War it gave him experience further experience shooting and fighting for

territory.

Davy learned to shoot a rifle when he was just 8 years old and accompanied his older brothers on

hunting trips constantly (Lofaro). This information shows that Davy learned to shoot at a young age

which helped him get use to firing and operating weapons. “Was an excellent hunter and adept in the

woods at a young age. Joined Andrew Jackson’s local militia” (Rohrbough). This further demonstrates

Davy’s hunting skills and experience with fighting in an army.

As a result, Texas won it’s independence from Mexico because of the actions of Davy

Crockett.