The Alamo: Liberty and Growth of San Antonio

These flashcards cover key concepts and historical events related to the Alamo and its significance in Texas history.

The Alamo

A historical site in San Antonio, Texas, where a small group of defenders fought against General Santa Anna's army in 1836.

March 6, 1836

The date of the Battle of the Alamo, marking the end of a 13-day siege where all defenders were killed.

Courage and Sacrifice

The values symbolized by the defenders of the Alamo during their fight for liberty.

Alamo Plaza

The area in front of the Alamo, originally part of the Alamo's courtyard.

San Antonio de Valero

The original name of the Alamo when it was built in 1724.

Texan Independence

The movement that led to the establishment of Texas as an independent Republic, highlighted by the Texas Declaration of Independence adopted on March 2, 1836.

Treaty of Velasco

Agreements signed by Santa Anna and Texas’ provisional president David Burnet that recognized Texas' independence.

Alamo Cenotaph

A monument completed in 1939 to honor the defenders of the Alamo, marking where their bodies were reportedly burned.

Samuel Maverick

A land baron who played a significant role in the Texas Revolution and contributed to the development of San Antonio post-Alamo.

Custodianship

The responsibility for caring for and preserving the Alamo, transferred from the Catholic Church to the City of San Antonio in 1883.

Texas Centennial Commission

An organization that planned celebrations and memorials for Texas' 100 years of statehood, including the Alamo Cenotaph.

Siege of Bexar

An early battle in the Texas Revolution where Texan forces laid siege to Mexican forces at San Antonio.

Gonzales Cannon

The cannon given to Gonzales colonists for protection, which became a symbol of defiance against Mexican authority.

Alamo Monument Association

An organization formed in 1879 to purchase and preserve the remains of the Alamo.

Trueheart Surveys

Surveys of the Alamo conducted by Edward G. Trueheart, City Engineer from 1899 to 1901.

Urban Planning

The process of planning and developing land use in urban areas, with the Alamo assigned City Block Number 115.