The Battle of the Alamo

Name:

1. Who was was the leader of the Mexican Army?

• William Travis
• Santa Ana
• Stephen Austin
• Jim Bowie

2. Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

• Texas
• Louisiana
• Mexico
• McAllen

3. Where did the battle of the Alamo take place?

• Houston
• Mexico
• Louisiana
• San Antonio

4. Who drew a line in the sand asking for men who would give their lives for freedom and also sent a letter asking for more help in the battle?

• William Travis
• Santa Ana
• Me
• Davy Crockett

5. Why did Texas want its independence from Mexico?

• Santa Anna was making laws that Texians felt were unfair.
• Texas was closer to the United States and they wanted to be a part of it.
• The United States wanted Texas to be part of their country.

6. How does the author organize this story?

• by comparing and contrasting opinions
• by using first person of view
• by using chronological order

7. What happened at San Jacinto?

• The Texians were defeated.
• Santa Ana became Houston's prisoner.
• The Texians burned down the jacales.

8. Which idea is supported by the author's description of Travis drawing a line in the sand?

• The defenders of the Alamo were brave.
• They did not have enough people to win the battle.
• Those who did not choose to fight were selfish.

9. What is the importance of the battle cry, "Remember the Alamo!"?

• To confuse the soldiers.
• It is a reminder of those who fought and died for independence.
• So that we can go visit the Alamo.