HMH The Battle of the Alamo

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What is a tyrant?

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A tyrant is a powerful person who rules others in a cruel or unreasonable way.

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What caused Texas to break away from Mexico?

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Texas broke away from Mexico because 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 an area secure means to make it safe from being attacked.

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What does it mean to be furious?

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When you are furious, you are very, very mad.

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How does the author organize the passage?

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The author organizes the passage by listing chronological (sequence) events.

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What is the significance of the Battle of the Alamo?

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The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution where Texians fought for independence from Mexico.

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Who was Santa Anna?

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Santa Anna was the Mexican general and president who led the forces against the Texians during the Texas Revolution.

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What does it mean to be secure?

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To be secure means to be free from danger or threat.

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What is the role of a leader in a conflict?

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A leader in a conflict guides and makes decisions for their group, often influencing the outcome.

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What does it mean to break away from a country?

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To break away from a country means to separate and become independent from that country's control.