The Alamo: History and Significance

Where is the Alamo located?

• Houston, Texas

• Austin, Texas

• San Antonio, Texas

• Dallas, Texas

What was the original purpose of the Alamo?

• A military fort

• A Spanish mission

• A trading post

• A government building

Who started the Spanish missions in Texas?

• Benedictine monks

• Franciscan monks

• Dominican monks

• Jesuit priests

What was the main goal of the Spanish missions?

• To build military forts

• To create new settlements

• To convert indigenous populations to Catholicism

• To establish trade routes

In what year did the Battle of the Alamo take place?

• 1826

• 1836

• 1846

• 1856

How many days did the Battle of the Alamo last?

• 13 days

• 7 days

• 15 days

• 10 days

How many Texan defenders fought in the Battle of the Alamo?

• 180

• 200

• 250

• 100

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo?

• It was a draw

• Mexicans won

• Texans won

• Both sides retreated

Where did Texas win its independence from Mexico?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of San Jacinto

What is recommended to visit at the Alamo for more detailed information?

• The souvenir shop

• The wax museum

• The small museum exhibit

• The visitor center