Legends of the Alamo

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1. The Alamo is now known as the place of a famous battle. What was its original purpose? It was the capitol building It was a mission It was a school It was a hacienda

2. The first part of the most famous battle cry of the Texas Revolution was "Remember the Alamo." What is the (less well-known) second part of that battle cry? Remember Sam Houston Forget Santa Anna Forget Mexico Remember Goliad

3. What was Jim Bowie's role at the Battle of the Alamo? he led the charge against the Mexicans he defended the north wall he was sick in bed he was passed out from drinking

4. The night before the Siege of the Alamo began, what were the Texans doing? organizing munitions hauling supplies to the Alamo attending a party attending a prayer meeting

5. Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the defenders of the Alamo? They had fewer casualties than the Mexican Army They all fought to the death in the battle They were roused just before dawn for the battle Their personal weapons were superior to those of the Mexicans

6. There were many flags flown by the Texans in the Texas Revolution. Which flag or flags was flown by the Texans at the Alamo? The flag with the "Come and Take it Cannon" and the blood-red banner of "no quarter" the Flag of Mexico with the year 1824 no one knows for sure the Lone Star flag

7. Which of the following is not true of the Commander of the Alamo, William Barrett Travis? he was a ladies' man he was a hard drinker he was a lawyer he was 26 years old

8. Who wrote the famous letter from the Alamo that declared "Victory or death?" David Crockett William Barrett Travis Jim Bowie Santa Anna

9. The Alamo defenders are now considered heros. Who would have most likely been their heroes? the heroes of the Civil War the heroes of the American Revolution the heroes of the War of 1812 the heroes of the Napoleanic Wars

10. Several men left the Alamo to deliver messages for Colonel Travis. Which of these men returned to fight and brought reinforcements? Sam Houston Launcelot Smither Juan Seguin Albert Martin