Texas Studies Weekly: The Alamo

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The leader of the soldiers at the Alamo was ________.

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William B. Travis

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Women, children, and servants were moved to the church because _______.

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it was the safest area of the mission

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Why did Colonel Travis order Albert Martin to sneak past the Mexicans?

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He hoped Martin could get Sam Houston a letter asking for help.

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Even though Texans lost the Battle of the Alamo, what significant thing happened as a result?

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Texas continued to fight for its freedom.

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According to most stories about the thirteen-day battle at the Alamo, did Davy Crockett live until the battle ended?

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He fought bravely until the end of the battle.

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What is another word for people who study history?

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historians

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In the article Who Was Santa Anna?, the reader can tell that Santa Anna _____.

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used power and cruelty to control people

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Why did Colonel William Travis sign his famous letter “Victory or Death”?

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He wanted to show he was willing to die for Texas.

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A soldier who was part of the Texas cavalry rode in wagons.

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False

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When was the first time the Texas pledge was changed?

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1965