Texas Revolution Activity and Doodle Notes for Texas History 7th ... - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to fill in this Texas Revolution timeline worksheet.

We are focusing on the Siege of the Alamo, which happened from February 23 – March 6, 1836. The worksheet asks for:

1. Heroes of the Alamo (with a picture already shown — that’s Davy Crockett)
2. Leaders at the Alamo (with a picture already shown — that’s William B. Travis)
3. Describe the Siege of the Alamo
4. Describe the Battle of the Alamo
5. Copy the “Texas Letter” (which is likely the famous letter written by Travis during the siege)

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Step 1: Heroes of the Alamo

Besides Davy Crockett (shown), other heroes include:
- James Bowie
- Juan Seguín (Tejano fighter)
- Many Texian and Tejano volunteers who died defending the mission

You can write:
> “Davy Crockett, James Bowie, and many brave Texians and Tejanos fought and died here.”

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Step 2: Leaders at the Alamo

The main leaders were:
- William B. Travis (commander of regular army forces — pictured)
- James Bowie (co-commander until he got sick)
- Davy Crockett (led Tennessee volunteers)

You can write:
> “William B. Travis was the main commander. James Bowie helped lead until he became too ill. Davy Crockett led his group of volunteers.”

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Step 3: Describe the Siege of the Alamo

The siege started on February 23, 1836, when Mexican General Santa Anna surrounded the Alamo with about 1,500–6,000 soldiers. Inside were only about 180–250 defenders. They held out for 13 days, hoping for reinforcements that never came. During the siege, Travis wrote his famous “Victory or Death” letter asking for help.

You can write:
> “Mexican troops surrounded the Alamo for 13 days. The defenders were outnumbered but refused to surrender. Travis sent a letter begging for help, but no one arrived in time.”

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Step 4: Describe the Battle of the Alamo

On March 6, 1836, before dawn, Santa Anna ordered an attack. His soldiers climbed the walls and overwhelmed the defenders. Almost all of the Texian fighters were killed — including Travis, Bowie, and Crockett. A few women, children, and slaves survived because they were spared.

You can write:
> “On March 6, Mexican soldiers attacked early in the morning. They broke through the walls and killed nearly everyone inside. Only a few non-combatants survived.”

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Step 5: Copy the “Texas Letter”

This refers to Travis’s letter dated February 24, 1836, addressed “To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World.” Here’s a short version you can copy:

> “I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna... I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man... The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword... I shall never surrender nor retreat... Victory or Death!”

*(Note: You don’t need to copy the whole thing — just the key parts as shown on your worksheet.)*

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Final Answer:

Heroes of the Alamo: Davy Crockett, James Bowie, Juan Seguín, and other brave defenders.

Leaders at the Alamo: William B. Travis (main commander), James Bowie (co-leader), Davy Crockett (volunteer leader).

Describe the Siege of the Alamo: Mexican forces surrounded the Alamo for 13 days. Defenders were badly outnumbered but held strong. Travis sent a famous letter asking for help, but none came.

Describe the Battle of the Alamo: On March 6, 1836, Mexican troops attacked at dawn and overran the fort. Nearly all defenders were killed. Only a few civilians survived.

Copy the Texas Letter:
“I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna... I shall never surrender nor retreat... Victory or Death!”