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In Texan history, why is the Battle of the Alamo important?

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Less than 200 men held off nearly 6,000 Mexican soldiers for nearly WEEKS. (13 days) For two weeks 6,000 Mexican soldiers couldn’t take the Alamo away from a mere 200 Texas fighters. read more

There is another story that goes with the battle of the Alamo, but suffice it to say it was the first serious battle of the war. In it the fort was defended by 260 people and attacked by Santa Anna’s army of 1800. read more

In 1883, the state of Texas purchased the Alamo, later acquiring property rights to all the surrounding grounds. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, a women’s organization including descendants of the earliest Texan residents, has managed the Alamo since 1905. read more

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