Alamo Project

Ethan Icenhower

When and where the Alamo was built

• The Alamo was built in 1718.

• The Alamo was built at San Antonio.

Reason and history of the Alamo

• The Alamo was a former Roman Catholic missions and fortresses compound.

• It was the site of the battle of the Alamo.

Battle of the Alamo description

• It was fought in 1836.• Anglo-Americans “Texans” and Hispanic

Tejanos fought in the battle of the Alamo.• There were about 260 Texans defending the

Alamo and took on about 2400 Mexicans in 13 days.

• Even though the Texans were defeated it was a Texas victory.

Alamo rooms

• Nave • Monk’s burial ground• Sacristy• Transept• Apse • Confessional

Alamo weaknesses

• Being surrounded by Mexican troops.

Resources

• Lone star the story of Texas textbook• www.thealamo.org• www.tshaonline.org