MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR
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American settlers v. Mexican army
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US army v. Mexican army
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Cherokee v. US army
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American settlers v. British army
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Detailed explanation-1: -In December 1835, in the early stages of Texas’ war for independence from Mexico, a group of Texan (or Texian) volunteers led by George Collinsworth and Benjamin Milam overwhelmed the Mexican garrison at the Alamo and captured the fort, seizing control of San Antonio.
Detailed explanation-2: -During the foggy morning skirmish, Bowie and Fannin led a group of Texans to victory over a detachment of 275 Mexican Army troops led by General Martín Perfecto de Cos. Once again the Mexican Army was defeated, with over 50 casualties and loss of a cannon.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Battle of the Alamo took place in early 1836, during the Texas Revolution. It was fought between Mexican and Texan forces at a fort called the Alamo in San Antonio.
Detailed explanation-4: -Commander Of The Battle Of The Alamo: William Barret Travis – Houston Public Media.