Alamo

1. Who were famous people at the Alamo?

1.1. James Bowie

1.2. William Travis

1.3. General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

2. What happened after the Mexican forces occupied the Alamo?

2.1. Mexican forces occupied the Alamo from March to May in 1836.

2.2. Sam Houston led an army that defeated Santa Anna.

2.3. Santa Anna and Sam Houston come to an agreement and the Mexican troops withdrew from the Alamo.

3. What is there to do when you visit the Alamo?

3.1. Visit the gift shop.

3.2. Look at the exhibits.

3.3. Listen as the staff explains different parts of the Alamo.

4. Why is the Alamo important?

4.1. Texan volunteer soldiers occupied the Alamo during Texas' war for independence.

4.2. Mexican invaders took over the Alamo after 13 days.

4.3. The Battle of the Alamo became a symbol of heroic resistance.