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 was the primary reason for the Spanish to build missions in Texas?

• To create military outposts

• To establish trade routes

• To find gold and silver

• To convert Native Americans to Catholicism

What was the original name of the Alamo?

• Alamo Company

• Pueblo de Valero

• Mission San Antonio de Valero

• Cottonwood Mission

Which activities were Native Americans involved in at the Mission San Antonio de Valero?

• Hunting and gathering

• Weaving, farming, masonry, and metalworking

• Mining and trading

• Sailing and navigation

Why was the mission renamed Pueblo de Valero?

• It was abandoned

• It became a military base

• It was destroyed by a fire

• It was converted into a town

What are the possible reasons for renaming the mission to the Alamo?

• Presence of cottonwood trees and a Spanish military unit

• Discovery of gold

• Construction of a new church

• Arrival of French settlers