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__ James Bowie __ __ By: Austin __

James Bowie was born in Arkansas in 1796. Growing up on the frontier James Bowie had to help his family survive. His mom was the only one who could educate him. When Bowie grew older he spent his time as a land speculator cultivating friendships with Indian tribes. Later Bowie created his famous Bowie knife. James Bowie joined the Texas militia and that is how he got involved with the Texas revolution. At the Alamo Bowie commanded volunteer forces. At the battle of the Alamo he killed about 27 Mexican soldiers and stabbed about 10 people with his famous Bowie knife. At the Alamo Bowie risked his life to help Texans get independence from Mexico. While Bowie was in his hospital bed after emptying his pistol, he was shot and killed at the Alamo in 1836. Santa Anna said that all the Texans would be burned including James Bowie. All the Mexican soldiers would be buried.

__ Resources __ Wikipedia 2-17-12 Texas handbook 2-17-12 Jim Bowie Hero of The Alamo Ann Graham Gaines Enslow Publishers, inc.