Battle of Alamo

Why did the Mexican government allow Americans to move into Texas in the early 1820s?

• To find new sources of gold

• To establish new trade routes

• To create a buffer against Native American tribes

• To increase the population in the north

What was the main reason for the initial conflict between Texan settlers and Mexican forces?

• Religious differences

• Disputes over land ownership

• Cultural misunderstandings

• The introduction of new taxes and immigration laws

How many men did Colonel Travis command at the start of the Battle of the Alamo?

• 150

• 189

• 200

• 250

What was the main strategy used by the Mexicans to breach the Alamo walls?

• Setting fire to the walls

• Using battering rams

• Digging tunnels

• Simultaneous attacks on multiple walls

What phrase inspired Texans to continue their quest for independence after the Battle of the Alamo?

• Texas Forever

• For Freedom

• Remember the Alamo

• Victory or Death