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The Battle of the Alamo

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1-8.
1.

What was the Battle of the Alamo a part of?

a)

The Civil War

b)

The Texas Revolution

c)

World War I

d)

The Spanish-American War

2.

What did the Alamo used to be before it became a stronghold?

a)

A fortress

b)

A palace

c)

A church and a small community

d)

A government building

3.

When did Mexico gain its independence, which led to conflict with the Texans?

a)

1821

b)

1835

c)

1700s

d)

1845

4.

What event marked the beginning of full out war between Mexico and the Texans?

a)

The Battle of San Jacinto

b)

The Battle of Gonzales

c)

The Siege of the Alamo

d)

The Goliad Massacre

5.

How many people were defending the Alamo when the Mexican army attacked?

a)

About 100 people

b)

About 200 people

c)

About 300 people

d)

About 400 people

6.

On what date did the Mexican army attack the Alamo?

a)

March 6

b)

February 23

c)

February 28

d)

March 2

7.

What was the outcome for most of the Texan defenders at the Alamo?

a)

They were captured

b)

They were allowed to leave

c)

They were killed

d)

They won the battle

8.

What effect did the Battle of the Alamo have on the Texan army's resolve?

a)

It weakened their resolve

b)

It had no effect

c)

It hardened their resolve

d)

It led to their surrender

9.

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

a)

The Texan defenders won

b)

The Mexican army retreated

c)

The Texan defenders were defeated

d)

The battle ended in a draw

10.

Which of the following figures did NOT die at the Battle of the Alamo?

a)

Jim Bowie

b)

Davy Crockett

c)

Sam Houston

d)

William B. Travis

11.

Which Mexican general led the attack on the Alamo?

a)

General Santa Anna

b)

General Vicente Guerrero

c)

General José de Urrea

d)

General Manuel Mier y Terán

12.
Texans fought for independence against what country?
a)
United States
b)
Mexico
c)
France
d)
Great Britain
13.

Old Spanish mission in Texas where Mexican forces, led by Santa Anna besieged Texans in 1836.

a)
Goliad
b)
San Jacinto
c)
San Antonio
d)
Alamo
14.

In your opinion, was The Battle of the Alamo a fair fight? Why or why not?

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