Originally built in the 18th century as a religious mission, this building was later used as a fortress. It was the site of a famous defeat of the Texas army. Which of the following is the correct name and location of this landmark? Death Valley and California The Alamo and San Antonio Death Valley and Texas The Alamo and New Mexico

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5 March, 00:42

Originally built in the 18th century as a religious mission, this building was later used as a fortress. It was the site of a famous defeat of the Texas army. Which of the following is the correct name and location of this landmark? Death Valley and California The Alamo and San Antonio Death Valley and Texas The Alamo and New Mexico

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Jaylynn Grant · Answer 1

B is the correct answer.

The Alamo, located in downtown San Antonio, was originally a religious mission.

It was eventually turned into a fortress and the Texas Army was massacred there by the Mexican Army. Davy Crockett famously died defending the Alamo.