THE BATTLE OF THE ALAMO

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Which sentence explains what caused Texas to break away from Mexico? Santa Anna was making laws that Texians felt were unfair. Santa Anna was trying to take away Texians' right to vote. Texians felt closer to the United States and wanted to be a part of it. Texians saw that Mexico had become free from Spain and wanted the same thing.

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Santa Anna was making laws that Texians felt were unfair.

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How does the author organize the passage?

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by listing chronological events

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What happened at San Jacinto?

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Santa Anna became a prisoner.

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Which idea is supported by the author's description of Travis drawing a line in the sand?

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The defenders of the Alamo were brave.

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Which is the most likely reason Santa Anna did NOT wait for the 12-pound cannons before charging the Alamo?

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He was untroubled about his soldiers dying in the battle.

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Why do the townspeople rush into the Alamo?

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They saw hundreds of Mexican soldiers marching from the south.

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Why does Travis make a request for the men to gather supplies from the shacks in La Villita?

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In case they run out of supplies.

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What is the importance of the shout, "Remember the Alamo!"?

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It is a reminder of those who fought and died for independence.

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Why did Santa Anna send Susanna Dickinson with a message to Sam Houston?

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To scare him

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What was the author's purpose for writing The Battle of the Alamo?

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To inform