Battle of the Alamo Task Cards

Where is the Alamo located?

• Austin

• Houston

• San Antonio

• El Paso

Surrounding and attacking your enemy for a long period is called a ______________.

• siege

• stand off

• massacre

• end game

Who was the official Texan military leader at the Alamo?

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett

• Juan Seguin

• William B. Travis

Who were the Texans fighting against at the Alamo?

• The United States

• Spain

• Mexico

• France

Who was in charge of the Mexican army?

• Sam Houston

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• Perfecto de Coz

• Juan Seguin

Who was NOT a defender of the Alamo?

• Sam Houston

• William B. Travis

• James Bowie

• Davy Crockett

Most of the Alamo defenders were ___________.

• infantry men

• sharp shooters

• volunteers

• in the Navy

A signal played on a trumpet during war is considered a _____.

• morale booster

• war cry

• nuisance

• call to arms

After the battle of the Alamo, what became the battle cry of the Texas Revolution?

• Remember the Alamo !

• We are better than you !

• Come and take it !

• See you later !

Who was the woman who survived the battle of the Alamo and delivered a message to Sam Houston?

• Susan B. Anthony

• Susanna Dickinson

• Jane Long

• Betsy Ross