🛎️14D: The Alamo

Who were the 'texicans' that fought in the Texas war for independence?

• Native Americans

• Hispanic and Americans of European descent

• British settlers

• French explorers

How many Mexican soldiers were said to have fought against the 200 settlers at the Alamo?

• 3,000

• 10,000

• 1,000

• 6,000

What did General William B. Travis supposedly do to offer his men a choice?

• Fired a cannon

• Sent a messenger

• Raised a white flag

• Drew a line in the sand

What are the two differing accounts of Davy Crockett's fate?

• He was never at the Alamo

• He escaped and lived in hiding

• He fought to the death or surrendered and was executed

• He was captured and released

Why is it important to distinguish between fact and fiction in historical events?

• To create legends and myths

• To understand the true events and learn from them

• To make history more interesting

• To entertain people