Authors Purpose - the Alamo's Impact 300-302

What happened to the Texian defenders at the Alamo?

• They were taken as prisoners.

• They all died in the battle.

• They escaped to safety.

• They surrendered to Santa Anna.

Why did Santa Anna want to see the bodies of William Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett?

• To make sure they were alive.

• To ensure they were dead.

• To give them a proper burial.

• To take them as prisoners.

What was the purpose of Susanna Dickinson's journey to Gonzales?

• To find safety for herself and her daughter.

• To deliver a warning to Sam Houston.

• To gather more soldiers for the Texian army.

• To escape from Santa Anna's army.

What did Santa Anna do after the Battle of the Alamo?

• He took prisoners.

• He celebrated his victory.

• He ordered the bodies to be burned.

• He retreated to Mexico.

What was the outcome of the battle at San Jacinto?

• The Mexicans won.

• The battle ended in a draw.

• The Texians won.

• Santa Anna escaped.

Why did many Mexican soldiers and officers lose respect for Santa Anna?

• He was too kind to the Texians.

• He charged the Alamo before the larger cannons arrived.

• He refused to fight.

• He surrendered to the Texians.

What was the significance of the battle cry "Remember the Alamo" during the battle at San Jacinto?

• It was a call for peace.

• It was a reminder of the Texians' defeat.

• It motivated the Texian soldiers to fight harder.

• It was a signal to retreat.

How did Houston respond after receiving Susanna Dickinson's message?

• He surrendered to Santa Anna.

• He ordered everyone to leave Gonzales and burned the town.

• He ignored the warning.

• He sent reinforcements to the Alamo.

What can you infer about Santa Anna's leadership from the text?

• He was a cautious and respected leader.

• He was impulsive and lost respect from his men.

• He was a kind and forgiving leader.

• He was a weak and indecisive leader.

What was the fate of the women and children in the Alamo?

• They were taken as prisoners.

• They were allowed to leave.

• They were killed in the battle.

• They joined the Texian army.