Origins of the Alamo: From Mission to Fortress

The video explores the Age of Exploration, focusing on Spanish colonization in Texas. It details the establishment of Catholic missions, particularly the Mission San Antonio de Valero, which aimed to convert Native Americans. The video describes daily life at the mission, highlighting cultural integration and the continuation of Native traditions. It also covers the mission's transition to Pueblo de Valero and its eventual renaming to the Alamo, explaining the historical context and significance of these changes.

What led to the transformation of the mission into a fortress?

What are the two theories regarding the origin of the name 'Alamo'?