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Texas was a part of the S_ _ _ _ _ _ colony of M_ _ _ _ _. Spain refused to let A_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ settle in Texas initially. Spanish Mexico Americans

M_ _ _ _ A_ _ _ _ _ was eventually given a land grant, but was unable to C_ _ _ _ _ _ _ Mexico before his death as Mexico won its I_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. His son, S_ _ _ _ _ _, brought settlers to M_ _ _ _ _. Moses Austin Colonize Independence StephenMexico

After Austin, there was little L_ _ _ _ _ _ to Mexico from American settlers. America had tried to B_ _ Texas twice before, so Mexico was fearful they would try to take Texas for the U_ _ _ _ _ S_ _ _ _ _. Loyalty Buy United States

Mexico began enforcing L_ _ _ of loyalty using the Mexican T_ _ _ _ _. General Antonio Lopez de S_ _ _ _ A_ _ then came into power throwing out the Mexican C_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to becoming a D_ _ _ _ _ _ _. Laws Troops Santa Anna Constitution Dictator

Santa Anna was on the move, so a group of Texans declared I_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ for the R_ _ _ _ _ _ _ of Texas. Define Dictator: Define Tejanos: IndependenceRepublic A ruler with absolute power and authority People of Mexican descent born in Texas

Texans sent for H_ _ _, but no forces arrived. For _ _ days the Mexican B_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ continued. Very few T_ _ _ _ _ would survive. Texans take up positions in the M_ _ _ _ _ _ called the A_ _ _ _. Poorly equipped, the _ _ _ Texans faced _, _ _ _ Mexicans troops. On __________ Mexican troops began the S_ _ _ _ of the Alamo. Define Siege: Enemy forces try to capture a city or fort, often by surrounding and bombarding it. Mission Alamo150 6,000 2 / 23 / 1836 Siege Help12 Bombardment Texans

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“I lived in the Alamo where I built and occupied forts like a king. Near the Brazos did I work, Santa Anna’s army killed me a fortnight before Spring.” “While supporting the Texan cause, I declined payment for my militia service and organized the Mobile Grays; after returning from getting help, the Alamo is where I spent the rest of my days.” Jose Toribio Losoya James Butler Bonham built and occupied forts Brazos Santa Ana’s Army killed me Declined Payment Mobile Grays Getting Help

“My house was breached but I was saved by a knight, I was shot in the leg, but I am one of the few who survived the Alamo fight.” “I once practiced law and had a son named Charlie, who grew like a weed, Joined the War Party and as commander of the Alamo I wrote letters warning Texas of our need.” Susannah Dickinson William Barret Travis

“I planned to be a politician, but a military position is what was on hand; I became a scout and was forced to fight against my own homeland.” “For a while, people called me el Presidente, At the Alamo, many Texans did I slay, I thought the Mexican Army was so grand, to the United States I sold land.” Juan Nepomuceno Seguin Antonio Lopez de Santa

“Born in Mexico and became a diplomat by chance, a Texas inspector, a Plan de Iguala protector, With Santa Anna at the Alamo he made his stance.” “My education was minimal, but in Tennessee I was elected to Congress again and again, Lost my seat, moved to Texas, joined the militia, and died fighting alongside men.” Juan Nepomuceno Almonte David (Davy) Crockett

“I took part in a brawl and then found myself a wife, At the Alamo I joined Sam Houston’s side and I was sick when I lost my life.” “I defended the Alamo as a father of four, wishing we could hold it just a little bit more. My Cannon was firing, but soon I was dying, my Christian burial was my brother’s chore.” James (Jim) Bowie Jose Maria (Gregorio) Esparza

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