The Battle of the Alamo

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Which sentence explains what caused Texas to break away from Mexico? Options: Santa Anna was making laws that Texians felt were unfair. Santa Anna was trying to take away Texians’ right to vote. Texians felt closer to the United States and wanted to be a part of it. Texians saw that Mexico had become free from Spain and wanted the same thing.

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Santa Anna was making laws that Texians felt were unfair.

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How does the author organize the passage?

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by listing chronological events

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What is the BEST definition of rumors?

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stories

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Which idea is supported by the author’s description of Travis drawing a line in the sand?

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The defenders of the Alamo were brave.

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Which is the most likely reason Santa Anna did NOT wait for the 12-pound cannons before charging the Alamo? A He was afraid of being attacked by his enemies. B He knew his army would become too tired to fight. C He was untroubled about his soldiers dying in the battle. D He knew that the cannons would slow down his soldiers.

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He was untroubled about his soldiers dying in the battle.

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What was one of the primary causes of the Texas Revolution?

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The enforcement of Mexican laws and customs on Texan settlers

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Which city has "the Alamo" mission where 189 Texans fought against thousands of Mexican soldiers? Options: Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Kilgore

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San Antonio

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What was the main goal of the Texan forces in the Texas Revolution?

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To gain independence from Mexico

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What was a significant outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

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It inspired many Texians to join the fight for independence.

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Why did many Texians feel that Santa Anna's laws were unfair?

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They limited the settlers' freedom and autonomy.