The Alamo Movie Flashcard

Front

What was the Alamo originally built as? Options: hospital, church, fort, warehouse

Back

church

Front

Texas is offering 640 acres to men who sign up to do what?

Back

join the militia

Front

What does Travis ask for in the letter he sent from the Alamo? Options: to move his men to Goliad, permission to surrender to Santa Ana, help defending the Alamo, remove cannons from the Alamo

Back

help defending the Alamo

Front

What does Santa Ana's red flag mean?

Back

no prisoners will be taken, no mercy

Front

How long was the Alamo under siege?

Back

13 days

Front

How long did the final attack on the Alamo last?

Back

90 minutes

Front

Who was in command of the men in the Alamo?

Back

William Travis

Front

Who lead the Texans to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto?

Back

Sam Houston

Front

How long did the Battle of San Jacinto last?

Back

18 mins

Front

___________ was sent to carry a letter from Travis to Sam Houston?

Back

Juan Seguin