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Fighting for Texas

9 You were born in Louisiana. You came to San Antonio 10 years ago to
buy land and became a Mexican citizen. You paid your taxes and obeyed
the laws.

10 But you no longer want to be a Mexican citizen. You think Santa Anna’s
strict laws are unfair, and you’ve joined with many other Texians in a fight
for independence.

11 Since General Cos was defeated, rumors have buzzed around town. Some
claim Santa Anna is marching north with an army of thousands.

12 Others say he won’t come until spring. Just in case, you send your wife and
children to Louisiana, where they’ll be safe.

13 Nearly 150 men make up the garrison in San Antonio. Only a few men are
trained soldiers. William Travis is one of the leaders. He shares command
with Jim Bowie, who is one of your best friends.

14 A few men have joined the garrison from the United States. The
other day, famous frontiersman Davy Crockett led a group from Tennessee
into town.
15 Early in the morning on February 23, you are standing guard at San
Fernando Church. Suddenly, you spot movement on the horizon. Hundreds
of soldiers are marching from the south! The rumors were right. You yank the
bell’s rope. “Santa Anna is coming!” you yell.

16 Townspeople dash through the streets. Many flee the town. Others rush into
the Alamo. Church leaders called missionaries lived in the Alamo about 100
years ago. Some buildings in the Alamo don’t have roofs, and the tall walls
surrounding the buildings are crumbling. But it’s still the safest place to go.

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