Battle of the Alamo Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'surrendered' mean?

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To give up and agree that the other side won.

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What does 'rebellion' mean?

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When people defy authority and fight for change in their political system.

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What does 'secure' mean?

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To make something safe from being attacked.

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What does 'furious' mean?

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Very, very angry.

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What does 'tyrant' mean?

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

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What is the significance of the Battle of the Alamo?

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It was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution where Texan defenders fought against Mexican forces.

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Who were the main figures at the Battle of the Alamo?

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James Bowie, William B. Travis, and Davy Crockett.

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What does 'defy' mean?

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To openly resist or refuse to obey.

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What is a 'political system'?

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The structure of government and how it is organized.

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What does 'authority' mean?

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The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.