Alamo and Goliad Notes

Multiple Choice

During this event Fannin and his men were marched to Goliad and executed by Mexican forces. What event of the Revolution am I?

• Battle of Goliad
• Battle of the Alamo
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Goliad Massacre

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What challenges did Sam Houston face in organizing the army?

• Lack of resources

• Divided loyalties

• Insufficient training

• Poor communication

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What challenges did Santa Anna's troops face during their movement?

• They were well-trained and well-fed

• They had modern equipment

• They were poorly clothed and barely fed

• They were highly disciplined

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What decision did Santa Anna make regarding his troops during winter?

• To march on with half his troops under his command

• To retreat to Mexico City

• To wait for better weather

• To disband his troops

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Name the general and president who became the dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution.

• Jose Urrea
• Stephen F Austin
• Santa Anna
• William B. Travis

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Why does Santa Anna decide to march his men to San Antonio?

• He was angry with his troops

• He is a grumpy man and hates the alamo

• General Cos surrendered and lost

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Why was the Battle of the Alamo important in the Texas Revolution?

•         It bought 13 days for Sam Houston to raise an army and inspired Texans to fight harder                 
• Santa Anna learned how to defeat the Texans
• It allowed the Texas Army to study Santa Anna's strategy
• The Alamo gave protection to the Mexican Army's supply line

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Who was the commander of the Texan forces at the Alamo?

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Fannin

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How many bears did Davy Crockett claim to have killed in less than a year?

• 50

• 75

• 100

• 150

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What role did Davy Crockett prefer to serve in at the Alamo?

• Officer

• Private

• Scout

• Commander

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Who was chosen as commander of the volunteers at the Alamo when Colonel Neill left?

• Travis

• Neill

• Bowie

• Regular army soldiers

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Who was named commander in chief of the Texas Army?

• Frank W. Johnson.

• James Grant.

• James Fannin.

• Sam Houston.

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What were some strengths of the Alamo during the battle?

• Thick walls

• Inadequate food supply

• High number of volunteers

• Weak cannons

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What was the purpose of Travis's letters to the people of Texas?

• To ask for assistance

• To declare independence

• To request supplies

• To inform about a battle

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What was the message conveyed in the letter regarding Travis's situation?

• He should surrender immediately

• He could die like a soldier

• He should seek help from the enemy

• He must abandon his post

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What significant action did Travis take to encourage his men to stay and fight at the Alamo?

• Drew a line in the dirt

• Raised a flag

• Gave a speech

• Fired a shot

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What impact did defending the Alamo have in the Texas Revolution?

• The bravery of the defenders inspired others to continue the fight for Texas Independence

• The bad decision to stay at the Alamo put fear in Texans minds

• They were divided and easier to be defeated by Santa Anna

• This gave Texans a disadvantage in their fight for independence

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What was the estimated number of Mexican losses during the attack on the Alamo?

• 300

• 400

• 500

• 600

Multiple Choice

Who were the two people sent to carry word of the disaster to Gonzales?

• Suzanna Dickinson and Joe Travis

• Santa Anna and a soldier

• Women and children

• Two soldiers

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What significant action did Travis take regarding Susanna Dickinson’s baby, Angelina, shortly before his death?

• He gave her a toy

• He tied his ring around her neck

• He wrote a letter to her

• He sang her a lullaby

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What happened to King’s group during the siege of Refugio?

• They successfully escaped

• They were killed or captured

• They received reinforcements

• They surrendered

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What were the conditions faced by Fannin and his troops during the Battle of Coleto?

• They had plenty of water and cover

• They were surrounded and had little water

• They were winning the battle

• They had reinforcements immediately

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He surrendered and was executed along with his soldiers because of his defense of Goliad at the Battle of Coleto Creek.

• Col Ward

• James Fannin

• Gen Urrea

• Amon King

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What were the terms of surrender for the Texans according to the document they signed?

• They surrendered fairly

• They surrendered unconditionally

• They were treated well

• They were not imprisoned

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Where did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant to put an official end to the Civil War?

• Washington, D.C.

• Appomattox, VA

• Gettysburg, PA

• Richmond, VA

Multiple Choice

This painting shows the "Surrender at Appomattox." Which two generals are in the picture?

• General Lee and General Jackson

• General Lee and General Jackson

• General Washington and General Grant

• General Lee and General Grant