USA HISTORY

MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855

THE OREGON TRAIL WESTWARD MIGRATION TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The siege of the Alamo lasted for
A
7 days.
B
11 days.
C
13 days.
D
21 days.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On March 6, 1836, after 13 days of intermittent fighting, the Battle of the Alamo comes to a gruesome end, capping off a pivotal moment in the Texas Revolution. Mexican forces were victorious in recapturing the fort, and nearly all of the roughly 200 Texan defenders-including frontiersman Davy Crockett-died.

Detailed explanation-2: -For thirteen days, Texians fought hard to defend the Alamo from President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and the Mexican Army. Although their battle was ultimately a loss, Texians won the war after seeing the unrelenting dedication of patriots like James Bowie, who fought for Texas independence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Siege of the Alamo: 13 Days Under Fire. This handbill, dated February 23, 1836, is for 30 head of cattle received by William B.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Battle of the Alamo during Texas’ war for independence from Mexico lasted thirteen days, from February 23, 1836-March 6, 1836.

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