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It was originally built as a semi-fortified Catholic mission station called the Mission San Antonio de Valero in 1724 as part of a string of such missions built by the Spanish Empire in the province of Tejas (Texas). The mission was designed as a religious community for monks and priests as well as a school and administrative center for the local natives and settlers. The missions was abandoned by the church in 1793 and passed into secular hands before the famous battle in 1836.
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Who was Frontiserman who helped to defend the Alamo?
Davy Crockett
What was the weakness of the Alamo as a defense post?
There are several weaknesses. First, it was an exposed position. Second, its small physical size. Third, it had adobe walls.
What present day city was the Alamo fought over?
San Antonio, Texas, but the Alamo was not in any position to defend the city (which Mexican troops occupied as soon as they arrived) as the question imples.
How did the defenders of the Alamo feel about slavery and the Mexican government?
There is no evidence that slavery even as a remote property issue would have been a motivational factor for the unique subset of defenders. They wanted to defend the Alamo.
Is the battle of Alamo and fall of Alamo the same?
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.
When did Texas defend the Alamo?
1836
What did the Texans want to defend the Alamo?
They were trying to defend their town and their homes.
Why did Sam Houston defend the Alamo?
Sam Houston wasn't at the Alamo when it fell to Santa Anna.
Who was Frontiserman who helped to defend the Alamo?
Davy Crockett
What did William B. Travis do?
He helped Jim Bowie defend the Alamo
When did the Texans Defend Alamo to Their Deaths?
February 24 to March 6, 1836
What was the weakness of the Alamo as a defense post?
There are several weaknesses. First, it was an exposed position. Second, its small physical size. Third, it had adobe walls.
What present day city was the Alamo fought over?
San Antonio, Texas, but the Alamo was not in any position to defend the city (which Mexican troops occupied as soon as they arrived) as the question imples.
How did the defenders of the Alamo feel about slavery and the Mexican government?
There is no evidence that slavery even as a remote property issue would have been a motivational factor for the unique subset of defenders. They wanted to defend the Alamo.
How was James Bowie persuaded to defend the Alamo?
James Bowie was persuaded to defend the Alamo primarily due to a sense of duty and loyalty to the Texan cause against Mexican rule. His commitment was further solidified by the presence of fellow leaders, including William B. Travis, who rallied support for the defense. The strategic importance of the Alamo as a stronghold in the fight for Texas independence also played a crucial role in his decision to stay and defend the mission. Ultimately, Bowie's sense of honor and his belief in the fight for freedom motivated him to take a stand.
What military leader invaded Florida when his orders were to defend the American border during the Battle of the Alamo?
it was the china because of it fast discoverd
Which country suppplied most of the soldiers who defend the Alamo why did this anger santa Anna?
the united states had the most SOLDIERS however, the united states was not conected to texas at that time.
