The Alamo and the Texas Revolution

What was the primary question explored in the video about the Alamo?

• Why did the Alamo become a tourist attraction?

• What role did the Alamo play in the Texas Revolution?

• Who was the architect of the Alamo?

• How did the Alamo influence Mexican cuisine?

What was one of the expectations for American immigrants in Texas according to Mexican law?

• To establish their own government

• To speak English

• To become Protestant

• To prohibit slavery

What action did Santa Anna take that escalated tensions with the American settlers?

• He encouraged more American immigration

• He repealed the Mexican constitution

• He granted Texas independence

• He reduced taxes on American settlers

What was Sam Houston's original order to the men at the Alamo?

• To return to America

• To surrender to Santa Anna

• To fight to the death

• To burn down the fort and retreat

What was the significance of the blood red flag raised by Santa Anna's forces?

• It meant no mercy would be shown

• It signified a truce

• It indicated a retreat

• It was a signal for reinforcements

What was the rallying cry for the Texans at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• For Texas and Freedom

• Remember the Alamo

• Liberty for All

• Victory or Death

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• The Texans retreated

• The Texans captured Santa Anna

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• The Mexicans won decisively

Why did President Jackson refuse to annex Texas after its independence?

• He wanted to avoid a war with Mexico

• He was opposed to slavery

• Northern opposition to admitting another slave state

• Texas did not want to join the United States

What was the status of Texas after gaining independence from Mexico?

• It remained an independent republic

• It was divided into smaller states

• It was annexed by the United States immediately

• It became a part of Mexico again

What was the broader conflict that was about to break out after Texas remained independent?

• The American Civil War

• The Spanish-American War

• The Mexican-American War

• The War of 1812