The Alamo

In 1821, Mexico won its independence from which European nation?

• Italy

• Spain

• France

• England

Texas, known as Tejas, was a Mexican state populated by

• only Tejanos.

• only Texians.

• both Texians and Tejanos.

• none of the above

Tejanos were Texans of _____ descent.

• English

• Spanish

• Mexican

• American

In 1830, the Mexican government passed a law that

• ended Santa Anna's presidency.

• increased immigration to Mexico.

• allowed Texas to become independent.

• banned American immigration to Mexico.

Which of these events happened before the Battle of the Alamo?

• 200 Texans died in San Antonio.

• Colonel Travis sent a letter asking for help.

• David Crockett died defending the Texan cause.

• Santa Anna did away with the Mexican constitution.

It was important to defend the Alamo because it was

• a strategic fortress.

• the last-standing garrison.

• part of ancient Mexican history.

• an active Roman Catholic mission.

About 200 defenders volunteered to protect the Alamo because they

• believed in the Texan cause for independence.

• were promised land and gold if they won the battle.

• wanted to help Santa Anna take the fort from the inside.

• were the best fighters in Texas and knew they would win the battle.

Answer explanation

Which of the following men participated in the Battle of the Alamo?

• James Bowie

• David Crockett

• William B. Travis

• all of the above

What battle cry arose from the Texans' heroic stand at the Alamo?

• "Victory or death!"

• "Defend the Alamo!"

• "Remember the Alamo!"

• "Never forget San Antonio!"

After the Texans lost the Battle of the Alamo, they went on to

• lay siege to Mexico City.

• fight to establish an independent state.

• immediately surrender to the Mexican forces.

• lose more battles until they surrendered to Santa Anna.