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 is a rebellion?

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A rebellion is when people defy authority and fight for change in their political system.

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What did Travis's line in the sand represent?

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It represented a choice to fight or leave the Alamo.

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How does the author organize the passage about the Alamo?

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By listing chronological (sequence) events.

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What is the best definition of rumors?

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Stories that may or may not be true.

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Who was Santa Anna?

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The Mexican general who led the attack on the Alamo.

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What was the significance of the Alamo?

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It was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution where Texians fought for independence.

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What does it mean to defy authority?

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To resist or challenge the power of those in control.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

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The Texians were defeated, but it became a rallying point for Texian independence.

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What role did Texians feel towards the United States?

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They felt closer to the United States and wanted to be a part of it.