LibGuides: Texas Independence: Media

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The Alamo (96:00) This History Channel presentation of The Alamo, documents one of the most famous battles in American history. Using eyewitness accounts, commentary by historians, informative graphics, and dramatic re-enactments, the program offers a detailed description of the bloody showdown on March 6,1836, between the army of Mexican dictator Santa Anna and a band of Texan volunteers, including the legendary Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, fighting for their independence at a mission-turned-fort.
Battle of San Jacinto (03:41) In the 19th century, white immigrants were invited to Texas by the Mexican government to develop the arid land. They soon claimed independence, prompting a revolution against Mexico that ended on April 21, 1836—winning the territory for the U.S.
An Overview Of The Siege Of The Alamo The Battle of the Alamo was a famous fight in the struggle for Texas independence from Mexico. The story of the battle has become an enduring piece of American folklore. But how much of the legend is fact & how much is myth? Texas Revolution Texas history