Understanding the Battle of the Alamo

Who was one of the famous leaders who fought at the Battle of the Alamo?

• Davy Crockett

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Sam Houston

Which country’s army attacked the Alamo in 1836?

• France

• Mexico

• Spain

• United States

What was the main outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

• The Texans won and gained independence

• The Mexican army captured the Alamo

• The Alamo was never attacked

• The battle ended in a tie

Which of the following best describes the significance of the Alamo in Texas history?

• It was the first battle of the Texas Revolution

• It inspired Texans to keep fighting for independence

• It ended the Texas Revolution

• It was a peaceful negotiation

Which of these people was NOT involved in the Battle of the Alamo?

• James Bowie

• William B. Travis

• Santa Anna

• Thomas Jefferson

Why did the defenders of the Alamo choose to stay and fight, even though they were outnumbered?

• They wanted to protect their homes and fight for Texas independence

• They were forced to stay by the Mexican army

• They did not know the Mexican army was coming

• They were waiting for supplies

How did the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo affect the rest of the Texas Revolution?

• It made Texans give up

• It encouraged more people to join the fight for independence

• It ended the revolution immediately

• It caused Texas to become part of Mexico

Imagine you are living at the Alamo during the battle. Which of the following would most likely be part of your daily life?

• Preparing food and supplies for the defenders

• Voting in a presidential election

• Traveling to other countries

• Building skyscrapers

What is one way the legacy of the Alamo is remembered today in Texas?

• By celebrating it as a national holiday

• By visiting the Alamo as a historic site

• By using it as a government building

• By ignoring its history

Which event happened before the Battle of the Alamo?

• Texas declared independence from Mexico

• The United States became a country

• The Civil War started

• The Alamo was rebuilt