The Ala-who?

We'd always heard of the Alamo, but before this trip, we never knew what it's significance was. Admit it: you don't know what happened at the Alamo either, right? The site of the the Alamo was originally a mission and fortress built by the Spanish Empire in the 18th century. In 1835, The Texas Revoloution began, which was a battle between Mexico and The Republic of Texas. The Texians (yes, there is an "i" in there) lost the Battle of the Alamo. However, they eventually defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto. Today, the Alamo stands as a symbol of Texas independence.