Alamo Project
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Alamo Project
Ethan Icenhower
When and where the Alamo was built
• The Alamo was built in 1718.
• The Alamo was built at San Antonio.
Reason and history of the Alamo
• The Alamo was a former Roman Catholic missions and fortresses compound.
• It was the site of the battle of the Alamo.
Battle of the Alamo description
• It was fought in 1836.• Anglo-Americans “Texans” and Hispanic
Tejanos fought in the battle of the Alamo.• There were about 260 Texans defending the
Alamo and took on about 2400 Mexicans in 13 days.
• Even though the Texans were defeated it was a Texas victory.
Alamo rooms
• Nave • Monk’s burial ground• Sacristy• Transept• Apse • Confessional
Alamo weaknesses
• Being surrounded by Mexican troops.
Resources
• Lone star the story of Texas textbook• www.thealamo.org• www.tshaonline.org