Carlos Espalier facts for kids
Carlos Espalier was a brave young man born in Texas in 1819. He was a defender of the Alamo, a famous old mission in San Antonio. In 1836, when he was just 17 years old, Carlos fought and died during the historic Battle of the Alamo. He believed strongly that Texas should be independent and no longer a part of Mexico.
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Carlos Espalier: A Young Hero of the Alamo
Carlos Espalier was a Tejano, which means he was a Texan of Mexican heritage. He was born in Texas in 1819, long before it became part of the United States. His family lived in a time when Texas was a part of Mexico.
The Fight for Texas Independence
In the 1830s, many people living in Texas, including both settlers from the United States and Tejanos like Carlos, wanted to break away from Mexico. They had different ideas about how Texas should be governed. They wanted more control over their own lives and laws. This disagreement led to the Texas Revolution.
The Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo was a very important event in the Texas Revolution. It took place at the Alamo, an old Spanish mission in San Antonio. A small group of Texan defenders, including Carlos Espalier, bravely held out against a much larger Mexican army led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna.
A Brave Stand
The siege of the Alamo lasted for 13 days, from February 23 to March 6, 1836. The Texan defenders knew they were greatly outnumbered. They faced incredible odds, but they chose to stay and fight. They were determined to protect their beliefs and their desire for an independent Texas. Carlos Espalier, at just 17 years old, was one of the youngest defenders. He fought alongside famous figures like William B. Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett.
The Legacy of the Alamo
On March 6, 1836, the Mexican army launched its final attack. All the Texan defenders, including Carlos Espalier, died fighting. Even though the Texans lost the battle, their bravery at the Alamo became a powerful symbol. The cry "Remember the Alamo!" inspired other Texans to continue fighting for their freedom. Just a few weeks later, the Texan army, led by Sam Houston, won a decisive victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, securing Texas's independence. Carlos Espalier is remembered as one of the brave young heroes who gave his life for the cause of Texas freedom.
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Cathedral of San Fernando sarcophagus with images of Travis, Bowie and Crockett
