What Was The Alamo? Chapter 1

The Alamo in downtown San Antonio, Texas, was:

• a historic mission and fortress

• a modern shopping mall

• a famous hotel

• a large sports stadium

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Why did the Alamo become a symbol of Texas Liberty?

• It was a major victory for Texas forces.

• It represented the struggle for independence.

• It was the site of a peace treaty.

• It was a strategic military base.

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How did Mexico's independence in 1821 affect Texas?

• It led to Texas becoming a part of the United States.

• It resulted in Texas gaining independence from Mexico.

• It caused Texas to remain a part of Mexico.

• It had no significant impact on Texas.

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What role did Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana play in the history of Texas?

• He was a supporter of Texas independence.

• He was a Mexican general who fought against Texas independence.

• He was a Texan leader who negotiated peace with Mexico.

• He was a neutral party during the Texas Revolution.

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Some Texians wanted independence from Mexico because:

• They wanted to establish a monarchy.

• They were dissatisfied with Mexican governance.

• They wanted to join the United States.

• They were seeking religious freedom.

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Who was known as the father of Texas and what city is named after him?

• Sam Houston, Houston

• Stephen F. Austin, Austin

• James Bowie, Bowie

• William B. Travis, Travis

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What was the significance of the town of Gonzales in the early days of Texas Independence?

• It was the site of the first battle of the Texas Revolution.

• It was the location of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

• It was the capital of the Republic of Texas.

• It was the site of the final battle of the Texas Revolution.

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What was the role of Sam Houston in the history of Texas as mentioned in the passage?

• First President of the Republic of Texas

• Leader of the Texas Revolution

• Governor of Texas

• All of the above

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What event marked the beginning of the war for Texas Independence according to the passage?

• The Battle of Gonzales

• The Alamo Siege

• The Goliad Massacre

• The Battle of San Jacinto

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How did the people of Gonzales respond to Santa Anna's soldiers when they demanded the town's cannon?

• They surrendered the cannon immediately.

• They refused and fought back.

• They negotiated a peaceful settlement.

• They abandoned the town.

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