Facts about The Alamo

Facts about The AlamoBy Bria Hill

The Battle of the Alamo took place on February 23

– March 6, 1836

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The Alamo was a Spanish mission that was originally called Mission San Antonio de Valero.

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The Battle of the Alamo was a battle between the Texans and the Mexicans.

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The Mexicans basically forced the Texans out of their land.

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Most of the Texans ended up surrendering to Mexican forces, however, even the Texans who surrendered were still killed.

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Santa Anna was the leader of the Mexican army against the Texans.

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People started building the church, ‘The Long Barrack’ in 1744 however, the walls tragically fell and were destroyed about 12 years later.

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After the battle, the Mexicans managed to keep their territory for a couple of months. (March – May 1836)

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The Mexicans were victorious in this battle and

won against the Texans.

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The Alamo hasn’t always been where it is now, it actually started off near the headwaters of San Pedro Creek.

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