Battle of Alamo
Key Players
Mexico: Santa Anna
Republic of Texas: William Travis and James Bowie
-Mexico won because they had more soldiers
-small Texan army held off but eventually were overrun
Results
-Mexicans spent a lot of money on the battle, gained a lot of debt
-started the idea of weaker people trying to defeat a greater force for a purpose
Importance
-delayed Santa Anna’s army in San Antonio
-enabled Sam Houston to prepare a large army
-defeated the Mexicans at San Jacinto and win Texas independence w/ this army
Battle of Jacinto
-Sam Houston was the leader and won independence
-Santa Anna was the 8th president of Mexico
Results
-Texas victory
-this was due to a sneak attack by the Texans on sleeping Mexicans, won the battle very quickly
Importance
-Texas won independence
-Battle of Alamo weakened the Mexican force, so they were beat easily here
-decisive battle in the Texas Revolution
-Texans defeated the force in 18 minutes
-captured Santa Anna the next day-- forced to sign a treaty soon after
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