The Alamo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Alamo |
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The Alamo seen from up front.
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| Location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Built | 1744 |
The Alamo is a very old building in San Antonio, Texas, United States. It was first a Spanish mission, which is like a church built by Catholic missionaries. These missionaries helped native people learn about their faith. The Alamo was planned in 1718 but was not fully built until 1744. Its first name was San Antonio de Valero Mission.
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The Famous Battle of the Alamo
The Alamo is most famous for a big fight called the Battle of the Alamo. This battle happened in 1836. About 187 brave men were inside the Alamo. They came from Texas and other places. These men were fighting for independence for Texas from Mexico.
The Fight for Freedom
The small group of Texan fighters faced a huge army. About 5,000 Mexican troops attacked the Alamo. Their general was named Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. The battle was very tough. On March 6, 1836, the Mexican army won. All 189 Texan defenders were killed.
"Remember the Alamo!"
After the battle, the phrase "Remember the Alamo!" became a famous battle cry. It helped inspire Texans to keep fighting in the Texas Revolution. This cry reminded everyone of the brave people who died there.
The Alamo Today
Many years after the battle, the government of Texas fixed up the Alamo. It became a National Historic Landmark in 1960. This means it is a very important place in American history.
A World Heritage Site
On July 5, 2015, the Alamo also became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a special title given to places around the world that are very important to all of humanity. Today, people can visit the Alamo and learn about its history.
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Images for kids
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Drawing of the Alamo Mission in San Antonio
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The Fall of the Alamo, painted by Theodore Gentilz in 1844, shows the Alamo complex from the south.
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James Bowie arrived at the Alamo Mission on January 19. He was supposed to destroy it but became a co-commander instead.
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General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna led Mexican troops into Texas in 1836.
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William B. Travis became the main Texian commander at the Alamo on February 24.
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This plan of the Alamo was made by José Juan Sánchez-Navarro in 1836.
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A knife said to be used by Davy Crockett during the Battle of the Alamo.
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Susanna Dickinson survived the Battle of the Alamo. Santa Anna sent her to tell others about the Texian defeat.
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Cenotaph (a monument) for the Alamo defenders.
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The first stamp to remember the battle was made in 1936. It shows Sam Houston and Stephen Austin.
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A second stamp, made in 1956, shows the front of the Alamo mission.
See also
In Spanish: Batalla de El Álamo para niños
