The sinking of the U-boat by the Germans, the U-boat had about 100 Americans in it and they were killed.
Colonists were expected to house British troops and treat them as honored guests.
From March to May, Mexican forces once again occupied the Alamo. For the Texans, the Battle of the Alamo became a symbol of heroic resistance and a rallying cry in their struggle for independence. ... In May, Mexican troops in San Antonio were ordered to withdraw, and to demolish the Alamo's fortifications as they went.
Most immigrants left their homes due to economic reasons. Moving to the big city usually definetely got you a job and in some cases they got to start buisnesses.