The Alamo, A battle in the Texas revolution. Won by the Mexicans under the control of General Antionio lòpez. This was a war in which boosted the Texans causing an overall victory at the end. Though there were many Mexicans and over 200 Texans killed, Texas saw its need to annex to the United States, Thus causing independence from Mexico, which will allow for no more wars. During the battle of the Alamo, roughly 200 men died fighting for Texas. and approximately 600 men died or wounded fighting for Mexico. In the end of the Texas Revolution, Texas got its independence from Mexico and annexed into US. Over the years (since at least 2000) much conflict has arose about wether the Mexicans should have a memorial at the scene of the Alamo, for …show more content…
the Mexicans who fought. Although it's on Texas soil and they had the overall victory (fight for independence).
In the next few paragraphs I will discuss my opinion and others on either to have or not have a memorial or marker at the Alamo in honor of the fallen Mexicans.
As I looked at different opinions and responses, two men stood out to me. Richard Adsit and Phillip DeLaPena. Both go back in forth guarding there beliefs with facts they throw at each other. Adsit takes the standing on no, the Mexicans should not be memorialized. However DeLaPena believes otherwise. Adsit's first comment states his belief, no, and mentions how the invading army (the Mexicans) destroyed the Texans in the war, "thus to glorify them would only be to tarnish the memory of those who died for Liberty " [of texas]. DeLaPena responds with saying a simple yes, they should be memorialized and then states why; "I say yes, the actions of the soldados of Mexico must not be ignored. To make the statement that it would "tarnish" the memory of those who
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fought for the defense of the mission seems one sided and very arrogant. First, one must understand that this was MEXICO. These soldados made a very gallant and stealthily march from their homes deep in Mexico to defend their country from people they deemed ungrateful, filibustering land pirates." When DeLaPena says "tarnish" he refers back to Adsit's comment and this is when the argument between the two begin. Adsit, who has a decent argument, claims at one point to say it was a "slaughter house with no respect", DeLaPena responds with the comment " Although they fought for different causes, they were still just soldiers. They were not butchering murderers, they followed orders they were given. They fought, it was a battle for crying out loud, not a slaughter (etc)". DeLaPena then accuses Adsit of basing his knowledge off of movies and no actual documentaries, and says that Adsit was practically "comparing the Mexicans to nazis" for Adsit earlier mentioned World War Two, which doesn't have to do with the Alamo. I take the side of Phillip DeLaPena, for the Mexicans were technically on there territory and both sides are fighting for the same thing.
Thus overall not putting one above the other except for the outcome. Though the Texans won and got there independence, a simple memorial signifying the Mexicans who lost their life's in that war would do no harm for Texas has its independence and a memorial for the fallen Texans defending there Liberty. And if this doesn't meet the needs, then I would make a memorial, but send it to the Mexicans, where it rightfully belongs (according to James D. Gray) and let them have it. I think no further research has to but a solid answer should be resolved so the "community" can stand firm in it and diminish all
conflict. For a conclusion I would like to say that reading through the response has molded my opinion and hardened it so that I could defend that the Mexicans should have a memorial.
Sleuthing the Alamo: Davy Crockett’s Last Stand and Other Mysteries of the Texas Revolution by: James E. Crisp draws the author rich information of the Texas Revolution and his own particular involvement with prejudice and racism. Crisp reveals as of now covered truths, tunes in point-by-point counter with diverse historians, and searches for not to reveal the myths of the Alamo, yet rather to understand them. Crisp finally parcels his book in every chapter a major point, the extremism clear in particular variants of Sam Houston's commended talk, the perfect and frail portions of the de la
We just recently lost the Alamo and all the great men who fought for it. 189 men lost there lives fighting for the Alamo and they will be greatly remembered. The men held the fort for 13 days before Santa Anna and his army engulfed it. Santa Anna other wise know as napoleon of the west or the president of Mexico ordered his men to kill every one thou he let some women and children go to tell the tale. Soon after the lose of the Alamo general urrea executed 400 Texans under command of colonel Fannin which is known as Goliad massacre.
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Texas prides itself on a strong heritage and history. Events that happened when Texas fought to gain independence will forever remain preserved and idolized in the heart of every true Texan. One of the most famous events that occurred during the fight for independence happened at a place that was not well-known and did not hold much importance at the time, but because of the events that occurred there, it will forever be a place of remembrance and pride. This place is known as The Alamo. This paper focuses on the articles written by Brian C. Baur, Richard R. Flores, and Paul Andrew Hutton over The Alamo.
the land and yet it had such a weak economy and could use the money
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The siege, fall and ensuing massacre of nearly two hundred Alamo defenders at the hands of Mexican General, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna y Perez de Lebron’s army of over five thousand was a defining moment in both Texan, and American history. For 13 days against insurmountable odds, a small, but very determined Texan garrison force fended off an equally determined Mexican Army ordered to capture it. I’ll discuss the events and political climate leading up to the siege, key historic figures involved on both sides, the siege itself, along with events immediately following the battle. The iconic phrase, “Remember the Alamo!” would later go on to become a rallying cry at the Battle of San Jacinto.
When you see the Texas flag waving over your head what is the first thing that pops into your mind? Maybe, it reminds you of the day we won our independence or it could simply remind you of the Lone Star Flag. Our flag could remind us of a lot of symbolic views no matter how you view them. No matter what circumstances they may be our Texas flag is very significant to the state of Texas! In the article “Flag Poll” by Steve Chapman he portrays this view very strongly and even exaggerates of how Texans rave of how remarkable the Texas flag truly is.
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His priority was to centralize power and strengthen national unity. He issued decrees that limited economic freedoms and property rights for the Anglos, causing anger and resentment from the Texans. Revolts began in 1835, Texans decided they wanted independence from Mexico some Tejanos were also for this but the majority of Tejanos were against this because they saw the Texans as rude and aggressive. The first military conflict between Texans and Mexicans was at Gonzales, Texas. Colonel Domingo de Ugartechea sent troops to retrieve a cannon given to the American immigrants, they refused to give back the cannon resulting in the Battle of Gonzales. Texans were victorious in the battle, adding fire to the revolution against Mexico. After Mexico’s loss in the Battle of Gonzales, General Santa Anna took command of his army with the intentions to suppress the rebellion and expel all Anglos. This resulted in two massacres, the Alamo and Goliad, including the deaths of William B. Travis, Davy Crocket, and James Bowie, but this only added motivation for Texan independence from Mexico. Sam Houston, the general of the Texas army, during the Battle of San Jacinto attacked and defeated Santa Anna’s army. Santa Anna was captured and forced to sign the Treaty of Velasco, giving Texas independence from Mexico ending the
In all this explains everything about the Texas Revolution and everything that happened during this time period. The Texas Revolution was a long period of time with many wars with Mexico over land. Texas revolted against Mexico because they did not agree with their government. Texas had major wins and losses with a lot of soldiers and generals. The Alamo was a major event during this time and now a huge tourist attraction now a day. This was a big event back then and it had a huge impact on us today. As you can tell the Texas Revolution has impacted us a lot