The Battle of the Alamo

Which sentence explains what caused Texas to break away from Mexico?

• Santa Anna was making laws that Texians felt were unfair.

• Santa Anna was trying to take away Texians’ right to vote.

• Texians felt closer to the United States and wanted to be a part of it.

• Texians saw that Mexico had become free from Spain and wanted the same thing.

How does the author organize the passage?

• A) by comparing opinions

• B) by stating cause and effect

• C) by listing chronological events

• D) by explaining problems and solutions

What is the BEST definition of rumors?

• facts

• stories

• dreams

• whispers

Which idea is supported by the author’s description of Travis drawing a line in the sand?

• They did not have enough people to win the battle.

• Many people were going to leave their families.

• Those who did not choose to fight were selfish.

• The defenders of the Alamo were brave.

What happened at San Jacinto?

• Susanna Dickinson carried a warning to Sam Houston.

• Louis Rose decided to leave the Alamo.

• Santa Anna became a prisoner.

• The Texians were defeated.