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US History - Westward Expansion (1820-1860)
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What was the significance of the Battle of the Alamo?
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The anger of that event would lead to Santa Anna's defeat.
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The Battle of the Alamo (1836) was a pivotal event in Texas history where Texian defenders were killed by Santa Anna's forces. The outrage and rallying cry of 'Remember the Alamo' fueled Texan resistance, leading to Santa Anna's defeat at San Jacinto weeks later.