The Alamo and The Travis Letter Quiz

Who wrote the famous Travis Letter?

• Santa Anna

• William B. Travis

• David Crockett

• James Bowie

On what date was the Travis Letter written?

• February 24, 1836

• April 21, 1836

• March 6, 1836

• January 1, 1836

To whom was the Travis Letter addressed?

• The Governor of Texas

• The Mexican Army

• The President of the United States

• The People of Texas and All Americans in the World

What phrase did William B. Travis use to end his letter?

• Liberty or Death

• Freedom or Death

• Honor or Death

• Victory or Death

What did the enemy demand from the Alamo garrison?

• A truce

• A peace treaty

• A surrender at discretion

• A retreat

How many bushels of corn did the Alamo defenders find in deserted houses?

• 80 or 90 bushels

• 100 or 110 bushels

• 50 or 60 bushels

• 10 or 20 bushels

Which famous individuals died defending the Alamo?

• William B. Travis, Stephen F. Austin, and James Fannin

• James Bowie, Sam Houston, and David Crockett

• Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin, and James Fannin

• James Bowie, William B. Travis, and David Crockett

What was the main purpose of the Travis Letter?

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To declare war on Mexico

• To request aid for the Alamo garrison

• To announce a victory

What did Travis say about the flag at the Alamo?

• It still waves proudly from the walls

• It was taken down

• It was burned

• It was replaced with a white flag

What did Travis mention about the Lord in his letter?

• The Lord is on our side

• The Lord has abandoned us

• The Lord will judge us

• The Lord is neutral