Sam Haynes Professor of history at University of Texas

Professor John Haas and Professor Sam Haynes explore the complexities of the Texas Revolution, particularly the role of people of color and the influence of other cultures. Professor Sam Haynes argues that the Anglo-centric narrative of the Battle of the Alamo is incomplete and obscures the importance of other factors such as the Panic of 1837, the need for an iconic figure in Texas, and the influence of the American Revolution.