The Alamo and Texas Independence

Before joining the United States, Texas was part of which country?

• Mexico

• France

• Spain

• Canada

Who was the notorious knife fighter sent to the Alamo to recover the guns?

• William Travis

• Jim Bowie

• Davy Crockett

• Sam Houston

What was the main reason Jim Bowie decided to defend the Alamo instead of destroying it?

• He received reinforcements

• He wanted to negotiate with Santa Anna

• He was convinced by Colonel Neill

• He had enough manpower

Which famous outdoorsman and former U.S. congressman arrived at the Alamo with volunteers?

• Jim Bowie

• William Travis

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett

What did the red flag raised by the Mexican army signify during the siege of the Alamo?

• A warning of retreat

• No quarter, no prisoners

• A call for peace

• A signal for reinforcements

Approximately how many Mexican troops stormed the Alamo during the final assault?

• 500

• 1000

• 2500

• 1800

What was the outcome for the defenders of the Alamo after the final assault?

• They were all killed except for a few women and children

• They were captured and imprisoned

• They successfully defended the fort

• They negotiated a truce

What became the rallying cry for Texans after the fall of the Alamo?

• Victory or Death

• Remember the Alamo

• For Texas Independence

• Stand and Fight

Which battle eventually led to Texas winning its independence?

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of San Jacinto

What does the Alamo symbolize today?

• A failed military strategy

• Texas independence and fighting against all odds

• A peaceful negotiation

• A forgotten historical site