HMH The Battle of the Alamo

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What does it mean to do something occasionally?

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It means to do something once in a while.

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What was the significance of the line Travis made in the sand at the Alamo?

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It represented a choice for the defenders to either fight or leave.

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How did 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 does it mean to be furious?

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It means to be very, very mad.

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What happened at San Jacinto after the Battle of the Alamo?

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Santa Anna was captured and became a prisoner.

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Who was Santa Anna?

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He was the Mexican general who led the attack on the Alamo.

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What is the Alamo?

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The Alamo is a historic site in Texas where a famous battle took place in 1836.

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What does the term 'Texians' refer to?

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Texians refers to the settlers in Texas, particularly those who fought for independence.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

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The Texian defenders were defeated, but it became a symbol of resistance.

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What does 'chronological order' mean?

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It means arranging events in the order they happened.

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