MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR
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About 50
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Under 100
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Between 100-200
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Between 200-300
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Detailed explanation-1: -Many know the famous names of James Bowie, William B. Travis, and David Crockett as men who died defending the Alamo, but there were about 200 others there during the Battle. These men came from a variety of backgrounds and places, but all came together to fight for Texas liberty.
Detailed explanation-2: -More than 2.5 million people visit the Alamo annually. * The Alamo Shrine (or Church) still stands in the same spot as it did during the 1836 Battle.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Alamo historical site recognizes 189 defenders.
Detailed explanation-4: -In 1835, the drive for an independent Texas culminated when about 200 Texas soldiers, led by Jim Bowie and Dave Crockett, attacked the Alamo, a stronghold of Mexico. Mexican general Santa Anna responded to the push with an army of 6, 000-a 30 to 1 ratio.