Abstract
This paper discusses the events leading up to the fateful standoff at the Alamo that also set the stage for the Texas War of Independence. It contends that posterity has built a mythology around the Alamo that has been difficult to authenticate. It explains that Alamo stands as another emblem of the American quest for liberty, freedom, and independence.

From the Paper
"The battle for the Alamo has grown to mythic proportions bolstered in posterity by those keen to liken the last stand of Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and William Barret Travis to the Spartan defense of Thermopolyae two and a half millennia hence not a particularly shrewd or strategic military ploy the defense of the Alamo was as much a miscalculation as it was a rebellious last stand ..."

Tags:the alamo, davy crockett, jim bowie, texas, texians, mexican independence, santa anna

Abstract
The paper relates that the Battle of the Alamo began February 23, 1836 and ended March 6 of the same year and this particular battle was the most famous of the Texas Revolution. The paper describes how Texan settlers drove Mexican troops out of what is now known as Texas. The paper discusses how the Mexican President at the time, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, tried to regain the land his Mexican troops failed to defend successfully, and the Mexican President personally led the insurgence in an attempt to regain control of the land lost in the retreat. The paper notes that February 23 marks the day Mexican troops led by the President arrived in San Antonio de Bexar. The paper adds that the siege began when Mexican forces attacked the garrison at the Alamo Mission on March 6th (Potter, 1860).

From the Paper
"The Battle of the Alamo began February 23, 1836 and ended March 6 of the same year. This particular battle was the most famous of the Texas Revolution. Texan settlers drove Mexican troops out of what is now known as Texas. The Mexican President at the time, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna tried to regain the land his Mexican troops failed to defend successfully. The Mexican President personally led the insurgence in an attempt to regain control of the land lost in the retreat. February 23 marks the day Mexican troops led by the President arrived in San Antonio de Bexar. The siege began when Mexican forces attacked the garrison at the Alamo Mission..."

Tags:alamo, mexican, texan

Abstract
This paper considers what various films about the battle of the Alamo, 1836, say about America. The paper looks at two commercial films, the 1960 John Wayne production, and the 2004 Disney/Billy Bob Thornton venture, both of which glorify the battle, comparing them to the more factual presentation done by "The History Channel" in its 2003 venture. The paper warns that the desperate courage of the defenders at the Alamo is not limited to Americans.

From the Paper
""The Alamo" is the title of three different films. It is also the name given to the mission building in San Antonio where some 180 Texans stood against several thousand Mexican troops, until overwhelmed and slaughtered on March 6, 1836. These movies largely prove that Americans have a remarkable capacity to embellish a legend beyond reality. The legend centers preeminently around the character of Davy Crockett, played by John Wayne in the 1960 film and Billy Bob Thornton in the 2004 version, and historically the most prominent of the Alamo's defenders. As explained in the History Channel..."

Tags:alamo, texas, crockett

Abstract
This paper explains the Alamo, especially the intersection of internal Mexican politics and the politics of revolutionary independence that culminated at the battle of the Alamo in 1836. The author examines the geopolitical aspects of the battle between the states of Texas and Mexico.

From the Paper
"The purpose of this research is to examine geopolitical aspects of the battle between armed forces representing the nations of Texas and Mexico, respectively. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context of the events that unfolded at the Alamo ..."

Tags:alamo, Davy, Crockett, Sam, Houston, Santa, Anna, Texians

Abstract
This paper given an in-depth background of the Battle of the Alamo, including the events that led to it. Additionally the paper highlights important names during and after the battle, and the impact that the battle had on the Mexican Army and the Texas Province. The paper describes the battle itself and the tactics and maneuvers of both armies. This is followed by an explanation of the outcome of the battle for both sides and the subsequent victories of the American army at San Jacinto. The paper concludes by stating that although the Alamo appeared to be a defeat, it was the beginning of victory.


Outline:
Introduction
Background
The Way to Battle
The Battle of Alamo, 1836
Important Names and Heroes of the Alamo
The Outcome of the Battle
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Davy Crockett, for example, was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1827. After some success in his political career, he was consecutively defeated in elections held during 1833 and 1834. Upon these defeats, Crockett made the decision to go to Texas. Crockett's exact fate during the Battle of Alamo is uncertain. There are many differing accounts, of which one is that he is among a group of Texans who surrendered and were subsequently executed. Others provided accounts in which Crockett died only after killing numerous of the Mexican army. Many believe that stories of his surrender were spread not so much to discredit Crockett as to do so with Santa Anna's reputation as villain."

Tags:Sam Houston, Davy Crockett, Santa Anna, James Bowie, Mexico

Abstract
This paper discusses the Battle of the Alamo. On February 23, 1836, a Mexican army, estimated at 1,800 to 6,000 men and commanded by General Santa Anna, began a siege of the Alamo in Texas. The small Texan defending force was supplemented by some later arrivals, and amounted to about 184 men. For 13 days the Alamo's defenders held out before being slain on March 6. The Alamo thus became for Texans a symbol of heroic resistance.

Abstract
This paper discusses America's image of itself over the siege and slaughter at the Alamo, as portrayed in the movies named, "The Alamo." The paper compares the historical accounts of the events that occurred at the Alamo with the way that these events were portrayed in the movies. It also looks at the role that Davy Crockett played in the defense.

From the Paper
"Finally, there is a lesson that America should learn from the Alamo. Desperate courage can carry men to feats far beyond what could reasonably be expected of them. This is not a trait exclusive to Americans. The defenders at the Alamo were hopelessly outnumbered, but fought with the savagery of men committed to their struggle. Although the Mexican army prevailed, the losses ran to some 1,600 men dead, including many of the finest soldiers. Although able to recruit some replacements during the campaign, the Mexican army was losing men, materials, and morale even as it managed its victories as it marched towards San Jacinto. In 2007 in Iraq, the United States faces a group of men fighting for their land, against a vastly technologically superior force of invaders. With their technology and firepower, the Americans can win every battle. Should we, like Santa Anna, feel entirely confident of final victory?"

Tags:film, Crockett, troops, slaughter

Abstract
This essay looks at the 1960's John Wayne film "The Alamo" and compares it to the actual events of the battle for The Alamo in 1836. The author compares the actual evidence found by historians to the images portrayed in the film, and comes up with a number of conclusions.

From the Paper
"John Wayne, starred, directed and produced The Alamo, it was an attempt by John Wayne to prove that he was more than just a photogenic actor. It had been an idea of Wayne's since 1948, when Wayne started to become more politically aware and he became very anti-communist. It was never clear why John Wayne chose to make the Alamo , the closest reason that can be found is that a former friend, Bob Bradbury and his father made the film Davy Crockett and the fall of The Alamo. The film was reasonably successful and Bob's father would go on to direct John Wayne in his first B western movies. "

Tags:1836, america, battle, comparisons, films, frontier, history, john, wayne

Abstract
This paper analyzes the case study of the small business, Alamo Drafthouse Theatre, which is primarily a movie theater but also provides a secondary service of table meals during the viewing service. The paper utilizes a market position map, a strategic service vision framework and a service qualifier analysis to evaluate the theater's marketing. The paper concludes that, by combining theater and food services and by carefully identifying its target market, Alamo Drafthouse Theatre successfully has differentiated itself from its competition. The paper includes a recommendation to further improve the business.

Table of Contents:
Background
Market Position Maps
Food Quality
"Strategic Service Vision" Framework
Target Market Segment
Service Concept
Operating Strategy
Service Delivery System
Service Qualifiers
Service Losers
Screening Times
Staff Levels
Reputation
Viewing Capacity
Equipment
Parking
Service Winners
Convenience
Server
Location
Pricing
Service Qualifiers
Film Quality
Food Quality
Cleanliness
Recommendations
Screening Times and Target Market
Staff Levels
Viewing Capacity
Limited Equipment
Parking
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Alamo's Drafthouse without being able to broaden the schedule of screening times or the amount of screenings per day loses potential customers but also decreasing the ability to expand both his market share but also its target market. Expanding the showing schedule or altering it in such a way to show particular movies for older and/or younger audience will attract the different target market that currently is not in the demographics."

Tags:services, nightlife activity, staff parking demographic

Abstract
This paper explores the qualities of the battle at the Alamo in order to demonstrate how this "last stand" was not futile in the minds of its heroes but rather demanded them to prove their loyalty to the principles of patriotism.