The Alamo

What is one reason why many Americans start moving to Texas in the 1820s?

• The land was cheap.

• They had permission from Mexico.

• They wanted to flee America.

• They heard there was gold.

Why did Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna tax goods imported from America?

• He was losing money from Americans settling on his land.

• America was taxing goods from Mexico.

• He wanted to stop Americans from coming to Texas.

• Americans would not leave the Alamo.

Where did the War for Texas Independence begin?

• San Antonio

• Houston

• The Alamo

• Gonzalez

Who was commander of the Texas Army?

• Sam Houston

• Jim Bowie

• Davy Crockett

• James Fannin

Why did Sam Houston want Jim Bowie to demolish the Alamo?

• It was already in ruin.

• It was so far from their settlements.

• He didn't want Santa Anna to take it.

• There were Mexican soldiers inside.

Why didn't James Fannin send help to the Alamo?

• They couldn't get through the Mexican army.

• Sam Houston ordered him not to.

• He knew his small army would not be able to help.

• He didn't have any weapons available.

How many American men survived the attack on the Alamo?

• 0

• 90

• 13

• 6

Which of the following was NOT a result of the conflict?

• Texas remained part of Mexico until 1845.

• Sam Houston became the leader of Texas.

• Santa Anna was defeated and signed a peace treaty.

• Texas became its own country.

Why did Santa Anna allow Susanna Dickinson to live?

• She had a child and he didn't feel right hurting her.

• He had just killed her husband.

• She surrendered to him like he wanted.

• He wanted her to tell others about what happened.

About how many men were in the Mexican Army that attacked the Alamo?

• 6,000

• 600

• 300

• 200