The Alamo Task Cards

Where is the Alamo located?

• a. Austin

• b. Houston

• c. San Antonio

• d. El Paso

Surrounding and attacking your enemy for a long period of time is called a

• a. siege

• b. stand off

• c. massacre

• d. end game

Who was the official Texan military leader at the Alamo?

• a. Sam Houston

• b. Davy Crockett

• c. Juan Seguin

• d. William B. Travis

Who were the Texans fighting against at the Alamo?

• a. The United States

• b. Spain

• c. Mexico

• d. France

Who was in charge of the Mexican army?

• a. Sam Houston

• b. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• c. Perfecto de Coz

• d. Juan Seguin

Who was NOT a defender of the Alamo?

• a. Sam Houston

• b. William B. Travis

• c. James Bowie

• d. Davy Crockett

Most of the Alamo defenders were

• a. infantry men

• b. sharp shooters

• c. volunteers

• d. in the Navy

A signal played on a trumpet during war is considered a

• a. moral booster

• b. war cry

• c. nuisance

• d. call to arms

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

• a. Remember the Alamo!

• b. We are better than you!

• c. Come and take it!

• d. See you later!

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

• a. Susan B. Anthony

• b. Susanna Dickinson

• c. Jane Long

• d. Betsy Ross