Chapter 10: Democracy in America (1815-1840)

"Colonel William B. Travis’ Letters from the Alamo (1836)" Grossly outnumbered and desperate for reinforcements, the commander of the Alamo penned a letter to fellow Texans, requesting military aid in the form of men and supplies.

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