20 questions
Where is the Alamo located?
Austin
Houston
San Antonio
El Paso
Surrounding and attacking your enemy for a long period is called a ______________.
siege
stand off
massacre
end game
Who was the official Texan military leader at the Alamo?
Sam Houston
Davy Crockett
Juan Seguin
William B. Travis
Who were the Texans fighting against at the Alamo?
The United States
Spain
Mexico
France
Who was in charge of the Mexican army?
Sam Houston
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Perfecto de Coz
Juan Seguin
Who was NOT a defender of the Alamo?
Sam Houston
William B. Travis
James Bowie
Davy Crockett
Most of the Alamo defenders were ___________.
infantry men
sharp shooters
volunteers
in the Navy
A signal played on a trumpet during war is considered a _____.
morale booster
war cry
nuisance
call to arms
After the battle of the Alamo, what became the battle cry of the Texas Revolution?
Remember the Alamo !
We are better than you !
Come and take it !
See you later !
Who was the woman who survived the battle of the Alamo and delivered a message to Sam Houston?
Susan B. Anthony
Susanna Dickinson
Jane Long
Betsy Ross
Who built the Alamo?
the Spanish
the Americans
the Texans
the Mexicans
How many days did the siege at the Alamo last?
10
13
31
3
Who was the messenger who left the Alamo and returned twice?
James Bowie
Enrique Esparza
James Bonham
James Fannin
Who shared command of the Texan army and volunteers at the Alamo before becoming ill?
James Bowie
Davy Crockett
Susanna Dickinson
Sam Houston
Before fighting at the Alamo, Davy Crockett was a memeber of ___________.
The Free Masons
The Kiwanis Club
the US Congress
The city council
About how many men died defending the Alamo?
500
250
1,000
50
Who wrote the "Victory of Death" letter that tried to convince others to help defend the Alamo?
James K. Polk
Enrique Esparza
William B. Travis
James Fannin
Which messenger did not return in time to fight at the Alamo, but later fought at San Jacinto?
Juan Seguin
Davy Crockett
James K. Polk
Sam Houston
Who witnessed the events at the Alamo?
James K. Polk
Susanna Dickinson
Sam Houston
Perfecto de Coz
Who was second in command of the Mexican army?
Perfecto de Coz
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Vicente Filiola
William B. Travis