USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Battle of the Alamo during Texas’ war for independence from Mexico lasted thirteen days, from February 23, 1836-March 6, 1836. In December of 1835, a group of Texan volunteer soldiers had occupied the Alamo, a former Franciscan mission located near the present-day city of San Antonio.

Detailed explanation-2: -Remember Mission San Antonio de Valero? Known today as The Alamo, this Spanish mission complex was the first of six San Antonio missions founded by Catholic missionaries along the San Antonio River in the early 1700s.

Detailed explanation-3: -Best known as the site of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, the rest of the 300 year history is vital to understanding why the Battle happened and its importance.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Alamo was originally a Spanish mission but was turned into a fort for Spanish soldiers. The fort was on 3 acres of land and contained several buildings with cannons along the walls and on roofs. During the fight for Texas Independence, the Alamo was occupied by Mexican troops.