The Alamo BY: NICOLE WALLACE

What is the

Alamo?

It became a place were

people tried to get there freedom.

It was built in

1724

It was originally as a place were

local Native Americans could be

educated. The Alamo was first called

Mission San Antonio de

Valero.

The Alamo is located in San Antonio Texas

The Alamo was a Spanish mission.

The Alamo’s main heroesJames BowieHe fought for the Alamo for 13 days and didn't stop.He was born on April 10,1796, Logan County, KY He died on March 6, 1836, San Antonio, TX

William B. TravisThe Texans were lead by William B. Travis at the battle of the Alamo.He was born on August 9, 1809, Saluda County, SCHe died on March 6, 1836, San Antonio, TX

David crocketHe was called "King of the Wild Frontier“ .He was born on August 17, 1786, Greene County, TN. He died on March 6, 1836, Alamo Mission in San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Who fought in battle of The Alamo

Texas Army VS Mexican Army

Texans were led by Williiam B. Travis The Mexican Army was

led by Santa Anna.

The Mexican army vs Texans The Mexican army

climbed ladders to get inside the Alamo and kill

the Texans.

The Texans tried to defend the Alamo but they got outnumbered and the Mexican army

won.

The fight for The AlamoOn February 23, 1836, General Antonio de Santa Anna and his army marched to the Alamo.

On February 24 the Alamo’s commanding officer, William Barret Travis, had sent a messenger to other colonists, asking for supplies and more volunteers.

On March 6, 1836 the battle of the Alamo ended.

On March 12 Houston sent urging people in Texas to leave there homes.

On March 17 the convention deletes had left Washing on the Brazos.

Interesting facts about The Alamo

Even though some of the people at the Alamo were sick they still

fought for there freedom

When it was over, all but five Texans were dead.

The men not killed in the battle were executed by

Santa Anna.

The Mexican army had 1,800 men, There were 183 Texans guarding the

Alamo.

The Texans held the Alamo for twelve days