Chapter 5 L2: Battle of the Alamo

Front

____________ is the surrounding of a place by enemy forces trying to capture it.

Back

siege

Front

What means to keep in the original state?

Back

preserve

Front

Which Texan was not able to help defend the Alamo because he was too sick to continue?

Back

James Bowie

Front

Why did Colonel Travis draw a line in the sand for people to chose to fight or escape?

Back

because help didn't come in time and he probably knew they were going to lose the battle

Front

___________ are people who were there, but did not fight in the war.

Back

non-combatants

Front

Who won the battle of the Alamo?

Back

Mexico; many Mexican soldiers were killed

Front

Which Texan survivor of the battle of the Alamo went to Gonzales to tell Sam Houston what she saw?

Back

Susanna Dickinson

Front

Why does the Alamo still give hope today?

Back

because the soldiers fought for freedom and paid a high price, their lives

Front

What group of patriotic women worked to preserve the Alamo?

Back

Daughters of the Republic of Texas

Front

Today, people can still visit the Alamo in ____________.

Back

San Antonio, TX