It was a Catholic mission to introduce Christianity to the native peoples of that area, built in the early 18th Century when Texas was a part of Mexico, and Mexico was a colonized territory belonging to Spain. The builders of the Alamo could not have foreseen that Mexico and Texas would someday become nations, and the Alamo would be used as a fort.
It is also known as 'alamo' in Mexico -- it is a tree species commonly found in northern Mexico. Its scientific name is Populus fremontii
There are many places one can find coupons for Alamo car-rental. Some can be found online, and used on the official website. Others can be found in reallife, usually in stores or malls.
It is found in modern day San Antonio, Texas, USA (specifically, in 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205).The Battle of the Alamo was on February 23rd 1836 and saw many of the famous cowboys such as James Bowie (inventor of the Bowie knife) it was a battle against Mexico.San Antonio, Texas...I learned that a couple of weeks ago in Social Studies class. And something interesting that Ozzie Ozbourne did to it..(shudder!)
Not necessarily. There were other forts in Texas besides the Alamo. [Fort Defiance, for example. ] The Alamo was one Texas fort, but not all Texas forts were the Alamo.
The Alamo is in San Antonio.
It was originally found that 189 Americans died at the Battle of the Alamo. This is the current official number. However, new historical estimates may guestimate the number as high as 257. Here is my source: http://www.lone-star.net/mall/texasinfo/alamo-battle.htm If it helps, this number can be found in paragraph 13. :)
Indians. NEW RESPONDENT Alamo.
"Alamo" is Spanish for "cottonwood." So, an Alamo tree is a cottonwood tree.
The Alamo fell on February12,1836.
300 Alamo Plaza
i think that the Alamo is the church.
The Alamo is in the state of Texas.