7.6 Quiz

What does the word "decree" mean?

• a closed border

• an official order

• when a group wants to break away from another group

What is the main idea of this text?

• Mexico wanted Texas to break away and make their own country.

• in 1830, Mexico tried to encourage Americans to move to Texas by closing its borders and sending soldiers to enforce the law.

• in 1830, Mexico tried to stop Americans from moving to Texas by closing its borders and sending soldiers to enforce the law.

What can you infer from this text?

• The defenders of the Alamo were determined and fought bravely to protect the fort

• • The defenders of the Alamo easily defeated Santa Anna's army.

• Only the soldiers who were part of the Mexican army survived the battle.

What is the name of the "fortress" mentioned in this reading?

• Santa Anna

• The Tejano

• The Alamo

Select the answer that contains 3 cities found on the Santa Fe Trail.

• Ft. Union, Council Grove, Red River

• Ft. Union, Council Grove, Independence

• Ft. Larned, Willow Bar, Saline

• Pecos, Ft. Larned, Willow Bar,

About how far is it from Council Grove to Independence?

• 200 kilometers

• 200 miles

• 400 kilometers

• 400 miles

Who were "forty-niners?"

• Farmers, lawyers, priests, and doctors who left California to search for riches.

• People who came to California in 1849 to search for riches.

• The 49 pioneers who built Sutter's Mill.

What does the word "barricaded" mean?

• To allow in.

• To increase the number of troops.

• To block off.

What is the main idea of this text?

• Tensions grew between Texans and the Mexican government under General Santa Anna. This led to fighting.

• Tensions grew between Texans and the Mexican government under General Santa Anna. This led to a peace treaty.

• The Texans and Santa Anna were barricaded inside the Alamo but worked together to defend the Alamo from invaders.

What can you infer from this text?

Select ALL the correct answers.

• Santa Anna wanted complete control over Mexico, including Texas.

• The Texans were willing to fight for their independence.

• Santa Anna peacefully negotiated with the Texans to regain control of San Antonio.

• The Texans were at a disadvantage at the Alamo.