Alamo Minecraft Day 2

Day 2!
Top: Found a village!
Right:Finished some battle stations and living quarters

Alamo Minecraft Day 1

 

Left: Had a little accident. :p
Right: Part of main wall and entrance completed!

Davy Crockett

Who Was Davy Crockett?

Davy Crockett was born in 1786 and lived in east Tennessee. Him and his family were pioneers. They were moving ever westward. Davy was a soldier, congressman, and eventually, Alamo defender. He has a great deal of importance to the independence of Texas and to many other parts of US history. He has songs, books, plays and movies about him. He is one of the most celebrated historical figures of all time.

What did he accomplish in his life time? 

Crockett became part of the Tennessee militia in 1813.He participated in the Indians at Tallussahatchee, but left after his enlistment was up. His second enlistment began on September 18, 1814. He joined Andrew Jackson’s forces at Pensacola; but, discharged again, he went back home, missing the Battle of New Orleans. Davy was elected to be Tennessee legislature in 1827 and 1829. He was at the Alamo during the war and dies there as well.

What was he famous for? 

Davy was famous for many things, some things were being a pioneer, soldier, congressman, and defender of the Alamo. All these things gained him fame. He has books, almanac passages, plays, and even movies about him. He is one of the most talked about historic figures in USA history. Its not everyday you get a song written about you, right?

Links:

History.com

Alamo

Before the Battle: Texans were being brought to San Antonio to fill up the space and colonize the land.

On February 23, a Mexican force of 1,800 to 6,000 men (various sources) commanded by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna began an attack on the fort. The fort held out, under numbered for 13 days. On March 6th there was a breach on one of the outer walls. The Mexican leader, Santa Anna, Ordered to kill everyone. Only a few Texans survived; mostly women and children. There were about 600 and 1,600 men Mexican casualties.

After Battle:  From March to May, Mexicans occupied the Alamo. The battle became a symbol of heroic resistance On April 21, 1836, Sam Huston brought an army of 800 men and defeated Santa Anna ( Near Present day Huston ) Santa Anna was taken and agreed to end the war. Texas was its own country for 10 years till the USA annexed it. 

Information from: http://www.history.com/topics/alamo
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Minecraft-Day 1

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Left; Building front of building
Right Hanging out with the slims