The Alamo: Heroes and History

Who is Chris Stewart's favorite Alamo hero?

• David Crockett

• William Barret Travis

• Jim Bowie

• Sam Houston

What was James Bowie's occupation before coming to Texas?

• Farmer

• Land speculator

• Blacksmith

• Teacher

Who sent James Bowie to the Alamo?

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• William Barret Travis

• David Crockett

Which group had to decide whether to support the Texas Revolution?

• French settlers

• American colonists

• Mexican soldiers

• Tejanos

Who was initially appointed as the commander of the Alamo?

• James Bowie

• William Barret Travis

• James C. Neil

• Sam Houston

What was the outcome of the leadership conflict at the Alamo?

• Sam Houston took over command

• They decided to have no commander

• William Barret Travis became the sole commander

• James Bowie became the sole commander

What was the main reason for the conflict between Travis and Bowie?

• Different political views

• Dispute over command

• Personal rivalry

• Disagreement over military strategy

What happened to James Bowie during the battle?

• He escaped the Alamo

• He fell ill and was bedridden

• He was captured by Mexican forces

• He led a successful charge

What is one version of James Bowie's death?

• He was executed by Mexican soldiers

• He survived the battle

• He died of illness before the battle ended

• He was killed in a duel

What does the Alamo symbolize according to the video?

• Military strategy

• Economic prosperity

• Religious freedom

• Independence and frontier spirit