David (Davy) Crockett

The purpose of this selection is to -

• describe Day Crockett's frontier adventures

• convince the reader f David Crockett's heroism in the battle of the Alamo

• entertain the reader with a tale of Davy's colorful life history

• present the reader with information about the life of an important historical figure

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The picture included with the text helps the reader see how David Crockett looked -

• as a soldier in the Tennessee militia

• during his time as a frontier explorer

• when he served as a politician in the U.S. Congress

• as a young boy on a ranch

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Where would the reader find information about Crockett's two marriages?

• Early Life

• Family

• Military and Political Life

• Texas

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The author organizes this article by -

• listing David Crockett's most important historical contributions

• providing the important events of David Crockett's life in chronological order.

• comparing Davy's frontiersman image with his political success as a U.S. congressman

• linking David Crockett's heroism to his early life in Tennessee

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Paragraph 7 is important to this article because it shows how Crockett -

• used his story-telling abilities and colorful life to become a famous public figure

• wrote his biography

• became an important author of tall-tales

• defeated his opponent in the 1833 congressional election

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The reader can tell that Texipedia -

• is a digital encyclopedia that includes articles with historical facts and biographies of historical figures

• is a website designed to teach students about the Texas Revolution

• probably includes interesting tall-tales that are entertaining to younger children

• focuses mostly on David Crockett's exciting life

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Look at the diagram below.

Which of the following statements from the selection best completes the diagram?

• The money David earned was given directly to people who were owed money by the Crockett Family.

• David did not like ranch life and also did not want to be in school.

• David's family was poor and had many financial problems.

• David went to live and work on a nearby ranch.

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Which of these is the best summary of the article?

• David Crockett lived an adventurous life with many unique experiences. His frontier life, military service, and political career make him a colorful and important historical figure.

• David Crockett was a distinguished scout and soldier in the Tennessee Militia. His military career ended when he heroically defended the Alamo as part of the Texas Revolution.

• David Crockett worked hard to overcome the financial difficulties of his early life. His successes inspired many Americans to write plays about successful frontier pioneers.

• David Crockett played an important role in the Texas Revolution. His service with Colonel Travis at he battle of the Alamo made him a famous hero.

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