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James Bowie went to Texas because he wanted to smuggle slaves!

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James Bowie and the Alamo?

James Bowie was one of the defenders of the Alamo Mission while it was attacked by a large Mexican force. He was killed there along with all the Texas patriots that were there.


What is James bowie nickname?

James Bowie was a rebelious and adventerous fighter at the Alamo. But, a few days into the seige, he became fataly ill and had to pass command over to William B. Travis. more: He was from Kentucky, and although he was famous for, and made famous the Bowie knife, his brother was the one who actually invented it.


Where did Jim bowie die?

Jim Bowie was a Texas land developer. He also designed an extremely useful large multipurpose knife. The tip could serve for close work while the rear part performed heavy duty tasks. He was one of 80 Texans at the Alamo fortress in San Antonio, Texas. General Santa Anna, invaded Texas with 10,000 men and set up a siege of the Alamo. The men in the Alamo used the Mexicans for target practice. Finally the siege won and Santa Anna conquered the Alamo. (When Sam Houston attacked Santa Anna's army of 3,000 men and conquered it, the battle cry was, "Remember the Alamo." They remembered their brave heroes who died there including Jim Bowie)


What religion was Jim Bowie?

Christian


Why did the puritans come into conflict with James the first?

The conflict between James I and the puritan community most notably rose because James I was unwilling to cooperate with the Puritan clergy in their petition for reforms in the church. (i.e., the reduction of traditional rituals).

Related questions

Why is James Bowie important to Texas historywhat did James bowie do?

He played a role in the Texas revolution and he died at the Alamo.


Who was James bowie during the Alamo?

James Bowie went to Texas because he wanted to smuggle slaves!


Why did James Jim bowie go to Texas?

He went to Texas to fight in the Alamo.


What Texas colonel was ordered to destroy the Alamo?

James Bowie.


James Bowie and the Alamo?

James Bowie was one of the defenders of the Alamo Mission while it was attacked by a large Mexican force. He was killed there along with all the Texas patriots that were there.


Where did Davy Crockett and James Bowie die at in the Alamo?

davy crocket died while fighting in the Texas Revolution, and James bowie die in the sleeping quarters of the Alamo. bowie was still ill when the Mexican soldiers attacked.


What was James Bowie's nickname?

James Bowie's nickname was "Jim" or "Jim Bowie." He was an American pioneer, soldier, and frontiersman known for his role in the Texas Revolution and the Battle of the Alamo. Bowie is also famous for his design of the Bowie knife, a large fighting knife used in the early 19th century.


What Alamo famous for his knife?

Jim Bowie designed a large knife from a broken sword. Any large knife of this style is known as a "Bowie knife". He was one of the volunteers who died at the Alamo in San Antonio, TX during the struggle for Texas's independance.


Who are some of the heroes of Texas?

Some of the heroes of Texas are Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett.


What was Jim bowie like?

what character traits did james bowie have


Who made the bowie?

James bowie made the bowie knife.most people call James bowie Jim bowie. so keep that in mind


What 3 people fought for Texas' independence at the Alamo?

William Travis James Bowie Davy Crocket