The Battle of the Alamo

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The surrounding of a place by enemy forces trying to capture it.

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Siege

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A person at a war who does not fight.

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non-combatant

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To keep in its original state.

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preserve

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What caused the Battle of the Alamo?

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Santa Anna was angry and wanted to take the Alamo.

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Who was a 26 year old lawyer who commanded the Texians at the Alamo with James Bowie?

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Lieutenant Colonel William Travis

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Who was a frontiersman and former U.S. congressman who led a group of fighters known as the Tennessee Mounted Volunteers who helped fight for freedom?

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David Crockett

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Why is it important to honor people who fought in the Alamo?

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Because it is important to remember that people fought and died for our freedom.

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Which event happened FIRST?
- William B. Travis wrote a letter pleading for help.
- Santa Anna flew a blood-red flag.
- James Bonham entered the Alamo.

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Santa Anna flew a blood-red flag.

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Which event happened SECOND? Options: William B. Travis wrote a letter pleading for help., Santa Anna flew a blood-red flag., James Bonham entered the Alamo.

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William B. Travis wrote a letter pleading for help.

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Which event happened THIRD? William B. Travis wrote a letter pleading for help., Santa Anna flew a blood-red flag., James Bonham entered the Alamo.

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James Bonham entered the Alamo.