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The Alamo was a battle during the Texas Revolution (1825-1836) when Texas split up from Mexico to become independent. It is known as the turning point of the revolution, because it became a massacre of American colonists at the hands of Mexican troops. It infuriated many Southerners, who joined the ranks of American separatists, thus ensuring the success of the revolution.
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How long has the Alamo been named Alamo?
A long time.
What is remeber the Alamo?
The defenders of the Alamo were greatly outnumbered but fought on to give the American Army time to rally against the Mexican Army. Remember the Alamo became a rallying cry of the war with Mexico.
What happened from the time of the Alamo to the time Texas became a state?
Texas declared its indepence from Mexico and formed the Republic of Texas.
Where was Mexico a long time ago?
Since the name was first applied to the place we call Mexico, it has always been in the same place, just south of where the USA is now.
Is there any reason for the battle of the Alamo happening on 1836?
The reason for the Alamo happening in 1836 is because that was the time they decided to fight, and freedom from Mexico is why. Back then, Texas was part of Mexico. They wanted freedom from Mexico, which means they wanted to be independent like most of the north eastern states. This was a little bit before 1836. They started planning . They had a battle a few years before for there freedom from mexico. They lost, and then the battle of the Alamo came in.
Why was the alamo an important symbol in US history?
Quite simply, the duration of time that the defenders of the Alamo held Santa Ana and the Mexican Army gave Sam Houston enough time to mobilize an army of Texan volunteers which eventually defeated the Mexicans after they had conquered the Alamo. If the defenders of the Alamo had been defeated immediately, Texas may not have become part of the USA
What states fought at the Alamo?
Texans, the vast majority of which had been immigrants to Mexico within the past ten years. A very small number of them on the Texas side had been born in Mexico. A very small number like Crockett were new arrivals who barely arrived in time to die there. There were probably very few in the Mexican Army who fought at the Alamo who were from Tejas. Most would have been from central Mexico.
. Who won the battle of the Alamo?
Mexico won, every man who fought in the Alamo died except for 5 Texans. But the battle lasted 13 days and that gave The Commander-In-Chief, Sam Houston, enough time to assemble another army.
Did danial Boone travel to the Alamo?
No, Daniel Boone did not travel to the Alamo. Boone, a frontiersman and explorer, was primarily active in the late 18th century, while the famous Battle of the Alamo took place in 1836. By that time, Boone was already well into his later years and was not involved in events related to the Alamo.
When did enchiladas exist?
Mexico. Long time.
Who was the governor of Mexico's when the Alamo happened?
In 1836 when the Alamo was besieged and fell Mexico was a nation. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was president. Texas was one part of the state of Coahuila y Texas established under the constitution of 1824. At that time both Coahuila and Texas seceded from the Republic of Mexico. The Bexar district of the state declared itself the Republic of Texas shortly after the fall of the Alamo while the rest of the state declared itself the Republic of the Rio Grande. In all likelihood there was no shch office as governor.
What government was followed in Mexico long time ago?
no
