The Texas Revolution: The Battle At The Alamo Question Preview (ID: 51372)


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What. country did Mexico gain its independence from in the early 1800s?
a) Spain
b) United States
c) Britain
d) Portugal

Why did Spain begin offering land contracts in Texas to Mexican immigrants and Americans to help colonize Texas?
a) They were afraid that terrorists might try to take control of Texas and steal it from Mexico
b) They were afraid that the United States would take over Texas
c) They wanted people to live in Texas to help drive the Native American population down
d) They were afraid that Britain would attack the area and they wanted settlers ready to fight back

Between 1825-1835- Mexico attempted to end colonization by Americans in Texas, and passed laws that ended this practice, which led to increased unrest and conflict over Texas.
a) Mercantilism
b) Slavery
c) Geocaching
d) Supply and Demand

Who was the leader that took control of Mexico in 1833?
a) Fernando Hernandez-Guerrero
b) Juan Gonzales
c) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
d) Marco Rubio

Texas attempted to secede from Mexico in 1835. What does secede mean?
a) To become a Mexican state
b) To withdraw from being a part of Mexico
c) To form a trade agreement with Mexico
d) To form a trade agreement with the United States

What city did the Battle at the Alamo take place?
a) Mexico City
b) Houston
c) San Antonio
d) Austin

The Alamo wasn't always a fort. What was it's original purpose?
a) It was a gold mine
b) It was a Spanish Mission (A Church)
c) It was the Spanish headquarters during the war against the Aztecs
d) It was a resort called Mara-Largo

Around how many men defended the Alamo?
a) Less than 200 (Around 189)
b) 5000 Men
c) 150,000 Men
d) 15 Men

The Spanish killed everyone at The Battle At The Alamo, except for who?
a) Davy Crockett
b) A few slaves, women, and children
c) Jim Bowie
d) A few soldiers that they felt bad for

Why didn't the soldiers in the Alamo send for more help to defend the Alamo?
a) They decided not to send for reinforcements at all
b) They believed that they could defeat the Spanish on their own
c) They did send for reinforcements, but only a few men came to help defend The Alamo
d) They remembered the Story of 300 brave Spartans and wanted to be brave

What was the final day of the Battle At The Alamo?
a) July 4, 1776
b) August 9, 1974
c) March 6, 1836
d) November 5, 1955

Approximately, how many Mexican soldiers were killed or wounded in the Battle At The Alamo?
a) 100
b) 2000
c) 5000
d) Around 600

This famous frontiersman and former Senator from Tennessee came to help defend the Alamo, but died in the battle?
a) Tommy Gunn
b) Davy Crockett
c) Daniel Boone
d) Miguel Cabrera

How many days did the Battle At The Alamo last?
a) 13 days
b) 60 days
c) 90 days
d) 365 days

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