subject: San Antonio Alamo [print this page] San Antonio is an interesting and diverse city of Texas. It is rich in culture and tradition. On the other hand, it also offers entertainment. This means that you can see a major historic landmark like the Alamo and then spend your evening in a great nightclub.
The Alamo is a landmark treasure and numerous people visit it every year. The history of the Alamo's is much older than the famous battle for which it is remembered. It was created in 1724. It was initially named the Mission San Antonio de Valero. After the Spanish officials secularized the 5 missions in the San Antonio region in 1793, people continued to work and farm there.
The battle actually began after the conflict with the Mexican army, which took place in 1835. The battle lasted for five days. Ben Milam and his volunteers fought the Mexicans and won. General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna arrived with his bigger army a year after that. The fight with the volunteers lasted for thirteen days. With the help of William B. Travis, the number of volunteers increased. The Alamo was most important for Texas' defense.
New Mexican troops arrived. That's when the end of the battle came. The Mexican army was larger and more superior. That's why the volunteers couldn't keep them off for long. The Mexican army broke into the post. Then they launched a cannon on the Long Barrack and the church. On the morning of March 7, 1836, the battle ended. General Santa Anna declared victory over the Alamo.
Now you understand why the Alamo and its famous battle hold so much importance. They symbolize the struggle for independence. That's why it's so popular. People of Texas know how difficult it was to get freedom. It took a big sacrifice on their part.
