The Alamo Week 17

Who was the leader of the Texas soldiers at the Alamo?

• William B. Travis

• James Fannin

• Tom Sawyer

• James Bowie

Which demonstrates that Colonel Travis was not going to surrender to Mexico?

• They moved women and children to the church

• Travis signed a letter "Victory or Death"

• Travis was named commander of the soldiers

• Travis sent a letter asking for help

Even though Texans lost the Battle of the Alamo, what significant thing happened as a result?

• Women and children were not killed at the Alamo

• Santa Anna was killed at the battle

• Texas continued to fight for its freedom

• Six hundred Mexican soldiers were killed.

How many Mexican soldiers were surrounding the Texans at the Alamo?

• 800 soldiers

• 12,000 soldiers

• 2,200 soldiers

• 1,800 soldiers

Who was the General in charge of the Mexican army?

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• Prez de Lebron de Santa Anna

• Gregorio Esparza

• Miguel Hidalgo

What is another word for people who study history?

• teachers

• librarians

• philosophers

• historians

According to most stories about the thirteen day battle at the Alamo, did Davy Crockett live until the battle ended?

• Yes, he fought bravely until the very end of the battle

• No, he was killed early in the battle

• Yes, he was killed after the battle and his body was presented to Santa Anna

• Davy Crockett did not die at the Alamo

Which hero of the Alamo fired the cannon from the church and never left his post?

• James Bonham

• Davy Crockett

• Gregorio Esparza

• Victor Sanchez

How old was William B. Travis?

• 32

• 18

• 26

• 56

After the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence, when and why did the meeting suddenly come to a close?

• April 10, because the weather was getting bad

• March 17, Santa Anna and his army were getting close

• September 2, Leaders found a larger building to meet in

• January 30, Everyone had to go back to work