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Texas had fought several battles for their freedom and they were about to do it again. Mexico wanted Texas but Texas wanted to be free from Mexico and the small town of San Antonio was about to prove that point and bite the bullet.

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The story begins in the small town of San Antonio in a small chapel that was built by the Spanish in 1744 and was now a military fortress. The name "Alamo" came from the Spanish word cottonwood.

The Alamo before the war

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From previous wars for independence their where not many men left to help fight so the Alamo would let anyone who could or would fight, fight. Whole entire family's lived in the Alamo and a few famous people you might know including Davy Crockett. Close to 150 people joined the rebellion of the Alamo that would fight against the Spanish.

Davy Crockett

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Right before the war began William B. Travis wrote the letter " Victory or Death!" The letter made it out of the Alamo and inspired many. The purpose of the letter was to plead for help because almost no one believed that they would win the battle.

The letter " Victory or Death!"

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It was February 22, 1836 and 5,000 Spanish soldiers had just marched into San Antonio under  Santa Anna's order ready to attack! February 23, 1836 and everything was set the Spanish troops moved in closer so no one could escape! May 6, 1836 the Spanish army attacked! With in just a few hours all the troops in the Alamo where dead! Including Davy Crockett who shot numerous men just seconds before he died when he had already been shot. Just before the Spanish attacked the Alamo the battle cry " remember the ALAMO!" was heard and it still inspires people today!

Picture of the battle of the Alamo

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Even though Texas did not win the battle of the Alamo the battle was still very important. The battle of the Alamo was a very big key factor in Texas becoming a free state later that year. Today over 4 million people each year visit the Alamo to experience the amazing history of the Alamo for them self's.

Inside the Alamo

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Need to know more well keep exploring! Also don't forget to... "Remember the Alamo!"

Flocabulary's: The Alamo

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The Alamo - Battle of the Alamo - Texas Revolution - Flocabulary

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Learn about the Texan struggle for independence and Battle of the Alamo with an educational hip-hop song and lesson resources from Flocabulary.