66- Remember the Alamo!

Episode 66 of the Texas History for Kids podcast, hosted by Michelle Gallegos, titled "66- Remember the Alamo!" was published on March 3, 2025 and runs 20 minutes.

March 3, 2025 ·20m · Texas History for Kids

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Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. By December 1835, the Texians captured San Antonio after a fierce battle at the Siege of Bexar, forcing the Mexican army to retreat. But they made a dangerous mistake—they thought the war was already won. Santa Anna’s Response: No Mercy It’s February 23, 1836. The defenders of the Alamo—around 150 men—stand on top of the old Spanish mission’s walls. They have 18 working cannons, the largest of which is an 18-pounder facing the ...

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Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text.

By December 1835, the Texians captured San Antonio after a fierce battle at the Siege of Bexar, forcing the Mexican army to retreat. But they made a dangerous mistake—they thought the war was already won.

Santa Anna’s Response: No Mercy

It’s February 23, 1836. The defenders of the Alamo—around 150 men—stand on top of the old Spanish mission’s walls. They have 18 working cannons, the largest of which is an 18-pounder facing the enemy.

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References

Pacheco, J. (2024, June 21). What did the red flag mean at the Alamo? Geographic FAQ. Retrieved Feb 28, 2025, from https://www.ncesc.com/geographic-faq/what-did-the-red-flag-mean-at-the-alamo/

https://www.thealamo.org/remember/battle-and-revolution

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