Significance: The Alamo is a pivotal historical site in the Texas Revolution (1835-1836). It was originally a Spanish mission complex, officially the Mission San Antonio de Valero.
The Battle: It is most famous as the site of the Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836). A small group of Texan defenders, including figures like William Barret Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett, occupied the former mission-turned-fort.
The Outcome: Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops, under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna, stormed the fort and killed nearly all the Texan combatants.
Legacy: The cry "Remember the Alamo!" became a rallying point for the remaining Texian forces, who eventually defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto, securing Texas independence. Today, it stands as a shrine to Texas liberty and a symbol of heroic resistance.
