The Battle of The Alamo Vocab Flashcard

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What is a tyrant?

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A tyrant is a powerful person who rules others in a cruel or unreasonable way.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does it mean to surrender?

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To surrender means to give up and agree that the other side won.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does it mean to be furious?

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To be furious means to be very, very angry.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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What does it mean to secure an area?

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To secure an area means to make it safe from being attacked.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is a rebellion?

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A rebellion is when people defy authority and fight for change in their political system.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is the significance of the Battle of the Alamo?

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The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution where Texan defenders fought against Mexican forces.

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Who were the main figures involved in the Battle of the Alamo?

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Key figures included William B. Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett.

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What does it mean to defy authority?

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To defy authority means to openly resist or refuse to obey those in power.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

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What is the outcome of a rebellion?

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The outcome of a rebellion can vary; it may lead to change, defeat, or compromise.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is the role of a leader during a rebellion?

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A leader during a rebellion guides and inspires others to fight for their cause.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.6.3