Q.1
Read the story - The Alamo above. Why did the Texans want independence?
  • Mexicans attacked the Alamo.
  • They wanted to live in Texas.
  • They did not like General Santa Anna.
  • They were wanting to fight someone.
Q.2
Read the story - The Alamo above. What was the Alamo when it was first built?
  • A fort.
  • A hospital.
  • A hiding place.
  • A church.
Q.3
Read the story - The Alamo above. What similarity did Mexico and Texas have?
  • They both gained their independence.
  • They both built forts.
  • They both won at the Alamo.
  • General Santa Anna lead both places.
Q.4
Read the story - The Alamo above. In 1821, who or what owned the land that is now Texas?
  • Great Britain.
  • Alamo.
  • United States.
  • Mexico.
Q.5
Read the story - The Alamo above. What is one reason why the battle of the Alamo became famous?
  • Because the Texans barely won the battle.
  • Because there were famous people fighting in the battle.
  • Because the weapons during this battle were of higher technology.
  • Because this ended the war.
Q.6
Read the story - The Alamo above. What is another reason why the battle of the Alamo became famous?
  • Because General Santa Anna was killed during this battle.
  • Because many Mexican soldiers decided to fight for Texas during this battle.
  • Because the Texans kidnapped many Mexican soldiers.
  • Because the outnumbered Texans held off the Mexicans for two weeks.
Q.7
Read the story - The Alamo above. Who wanted the Texan soldiers to get out of the fort before the battle started?
  • Jim Bowie.
  • Texas's leader.
  • Davy Crockett.
  • Santa Anna.
Q.8
Read the story - The Alamo above. Why do you think the Texan soldiers were told to leave the fort before the battle?
  • Because they would use up all of their weapons.
  • Because the Alamo did not have any walls to protect them.
  • Because there was a more important battle to fight.
  • Because they would lose the battle.
Q.9
Read the story - The Alamo above. What was Mexico's conclusion about the outcome of the battle when they approached the Alamo?
  • General Santa Anna might get injured during this battle.
  • They would only use a small amount of their soldiers.
  • They would defeat the Texans quickly.
  • This battle would be the last battle of the war.
Q.10
Read the story - The Alamo above. Why did the Texans yell "Remember the Alamo" at the end of the war?
  • It was a significant battle that showed how strong Texans were.
  • It angered the Texans for losing so many soldiers during that battle.
  • This was a memorial to those who lost their lives.
  • This was done to remind everyone to use the strategy that was fought at the Alamo.
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