Significance
The Battle of the Alamo had an enormous effect on the Texan morale. It was a suicide mission, and the defenders knew it.
Initially, James Bowie was ordered by Sam Houston to evacuate the mission and the town. But he refused because he felt the need to die trying. The group of soldiers and volunteers were vastly outnumbered by the Mexicans, but they somehow did not let themselves to surrender and save their lives.
"I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his honor and that of his country, Victory or death."-William B. Travis
Despite the lack of water, confidence, men or supplies, they fought valiantly and inflicted a significant amount of Mexican casualties.
These 200 soldiers inspired many others for the rest of the Texas Revolution. The Battle of the Alamo became a symbol of Texan courage and bravery. Even though they lost the battle, and everyone was slaughtered, hundreds of people took it as an example of the patriotism and the unity of Texas. The battle was arguably the most important one in the revolution.
The Texan Revolution was not taken seriously, many people did not see Texas's independence as a reality until the Battle of the Alamo. For the remaining part of the war, soldiers chanted "Remember the Alamo!" as a motivation to keep on trying to reach their goal. No matter how hard it might have been. Their deaths and their bravery would've gone to waste if Texas didn't obtain independence. The soldiers took it as their sole duty.
"No. You'll settle for blood. I want Texas." - Samuel Houston
Initially, James Bowie was ordered by Sam Houston to evacuate the mission and the town. But he refused because he felt the need to die trying. The group of soldiers and volunteers were vastly outnumbered by the Mexicans, but they somehow did not let themselves to surrender and save their lives.
"I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his honor and that of his country, Victory or death."-William B. Travis
Despite the lack of water, confidence, men or supplies, they fought valiantly and inflicted a significant amount of Mexican casualties.
These 200 soldiers inspired many others for the rest of the Texas Revolution. The Battle of the Alamo became a symbol of Texan courage and bravery. Even though they lost the battle, and everyone was slaughtered, hundreds of people took it as an example of the patriotism and the unity of Texas. The battle was arguably the most important one in the revolution.
The Texan Revolution was not taken seriously, many people did not see Texas's independence as a reality until the Battle of the Alamo. For the remaining part of the war, soldiers chanted "Remember the Alamo!" as a motivation to keep on trying to reach their goal. No matter how hard it might have been. Their deaths and their bravery would've gone to waste if Texas didn't obtain independence. The soldiers took it as their sole duty.
"No. You'll settle for blood. I want Texas." - Samuel Houston