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Houston Chronicle & San Antonio Express-News columnist and bestselling author Chris Tomlinson chats with Trey Elling about FORGET THE ALAMO: THE RISE AND FALL OF AN AMERICAN MYTH. Questions include:

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• What myth about the Alamo does Chris hope this book dispels?
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• Why does he believe slavery is the primary reason Mexico sent troops into Texas?
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• What kept Santa Anna from accepting William Travis' surrender before the battle?
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• How many of those at the Alamo were actually slave owners?
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• Did Davy Crockett die fighting to the death?
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• Why was LBJ guilty of "Alamo syndrome"?
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• How should the Alamo be taught in schools?
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