Battle of the Alamo Quiz

Who led the Mexican army into Texas during the Battle of the Alamo?

• Colonel William B. Travis

• General Santa Anna

• Jim Bowie

• Davy Crockett

What was Colonel William B. Travis tasked with during the Battle of the Alamo?

• Leading the Mexican army

• Fortifying the Alamo mission

• Negotiating peace

• Writing a treaty

Who were some of the famous volunteers that joined the defense of the Alamo?

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie

• Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant

• Benjamin Franklin and John Adams

How long did the Alamo defenders hold the mission against Santa Anna's troops?

• 5 days

• 10 days

• 13 days

• 20 days

What happened to the Texan soldiers who defended the Alamo?

• They were victorious

• They were captured

• They perished

• They retreated

What became the battle cry of the Texas Revolution?

• "Remember the Alamo!"

• "For Freedom!"

• "Victory or Death!"

• "To the End!"

When did Santa Anna and his troops arrive in San Antonio?

• February 10

• February 15

• February 23

• March 1

What did the Texans decide to do with the women and children during the battle?

• Send them to Mexico

• Move them to safer areas of the mission

• Arm them for battle

• Send them to the United States

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo for the Texans?

• A great victory

• A terrible loss

• A peaceful negotiation

• A stalemate

What did the sacrifice of the Texans at the Alamo inspire others to do?

• Surrender to Mexico

• Join the fight for Texas independence

• Move to another state

• Build a new mission