HMH The Battle of the Alamo

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What caused Texas to break away from Mexico?

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Santa Anna was making laws that Texians felt were unfair.

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What does it mean to make an area secure?

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To make it safe from being attacked.

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How does the author organize the passage about the Battle of the Alamo?

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By listing chronological (sequence) events.

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What is the best definition of rumors in the context of the passage?

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Stories.

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What idea is supported by the author's description of Travis drawing a line in the sand?

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Those who chose to defend the Alamo were brave.

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Who was Santa Anna?

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The Mexican general and president whose actions led to the Texas Revolution.

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What was the significance of the Battle of the Alamo?

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It became a symbol of resistance and bravery for Texians.

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What does the term 'Texians' refer to?

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The settlers in Texas, particularly those who fought for independence from Mexico.

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What role did rumors play in the events leading up to the Battle of the Alamo?

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They caused fear and prompted families to send their loved ones away.

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What is chronological order?

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The arrangement of events in the order they occurred.