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Texas Revolution Ignites: Alamo Falls to Mexican Forces

1/19/2026

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The Texas Revolution began after rising tensions between Texan settlers and the Mexican government, sparked by the Gonzales cannon.
Texans refused to return the cannon, mobilizing against Mexican authority.
Sam Houston, Texan leader, emerged as commander of Texan forces.
James Bowie, Alamo defender, and James C. Neill, Alamo commander, prepared to defend the Alamo.
On March 6, 1836, Mexican forces attacked the Alamo, ending the defenders' resistance.

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Story summary

The Texas Revolution began after rising tensions between Texan settlers and the Mexican government, sparked by the Gonzales cannon.
Texans refused to return the cannon, mobilizing against Mexican authority.
Sam Houston, Texan leader, emerged as commander of Texan forces.
James Bowie, Alamo defender, and James C. Neill, Alamo commander, prepared to defend the Alamo.
On March 6, 1836, Mexican forces attacked the Alamo, ending the defenders' resistance.