The only problem? It probably didn’t happen. This famous story shows the dedication of the Texans to fight for their freedom. Legendary frontiersman Jim Bowie, suffering from a debilitating illness, asked to be carried over the line.
The remains of William Travis, David Crockett and James Bowie are entombed in a marble coffin at San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas.Īccording to legend, fort commander William Travis drew a line in the sand with his sword and asked all of the defenders who were willing to fight to the death to cross it: only one man refused. Many myths and legends have grown about the Battle of the Alamo, but the facts often give a different account. He attacked on March 6, 1836, overrunning the approximately 200 defenders in less than two hours. Mexican general Santa Anna appeared in short order at the head of a massive army and laid siege to the Alamo. Afterward, they fortified the Alamo, a fortress-like former mission in the center of town. The basic story of the Alamo is that rebellious Texans captured the city of San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas) in a battle in December 1835. Ethnic Makeup: Travis's forces at the Alamo comprised several different ethnicities: Texian (people born in Texas), Tejano (Mexican Americans), Europeans, African Americans, and recent newcomers from the United States.Independence: Although the independence of a Texas republic was declared two days before the battle, the defenders did not hear of it, and it was not achieved until 1848, under the Treaty of Hidalgo Guadalupe.Key Players/Participants: Santa Anna (president of Mexico), William Travis, Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie.Short Description: The Alamo was the site of a battle that took place during Texas's bid for independence from Mexico: All defenders were killed, but within six weeks the opposition leader, Santa Anna, was captured.They got that right, as long as it keeps going like it has for the past 10 years, it might come true. My boy says that hes going to bury me with my astro van. Overall this vehicle has paid for itself 3 times already and don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. Gas mileage is good, averaging around 20 mpg with loads of city and freeway driving. During the winter with snow and ice on the ground even when the limited slip engages it doesn't do much, so this van can get a bit tricky while driving during the winter time. My van has the limited slip which doesn't work as well as they describe, at least for this van anyways. All I've replaced is the battery, alternator, 2 fuel pumps and a speed sensor. This thing just keeps going, with 250,000 miles on it, still drives great, and still starts up on those cold 20 degree mornings just fine. by far the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned, and I'm 64 years old. It is quiet inside and overall is comfortable to drive.Īs far as reliability. I've noticed with the rear seats out the rear leafs do ride a bit stiff, but while the seats are in, the ride quality is good in the rear. The ride quality is very good, absorbs bumps very nicely and is always in control. It will pull a 5k pound trailer if needed, which is enough to haul simple stuff around or a small boat. The main selling point for the astro van was the room and comfort because of its box shaped design.Īs far as performance its a minivan, braking is good, but doesn't have much get up and go.
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