The Alamo
Texans Surprise Santa Anna
The Republic of Texas
Daily Geography
Mystery
100
During the battle of the Alamo, women, children and servants were moved to the church because ____. a. They would not be able to hear the bugle calls there b. It would be the best escape route c. It was the safest area of the mission d. They were not brave enough to stay and fight
c. It was the safest area of the mission
100
Which of these sentences best supports the idea that Houston's decision to destroy a bridge was a very important one? a. This was just the chance Houston was waiting for! b. He had already ordered a nearby bridge destroyed. c. The Mexicans would have no way out. d. Houston led his men to the Mexican camp and the surprise attack began!
c. The Mexicans would have no way out.
100
Why did Sam Houston most likely run away when he was 16? a. He wanted to have more time to read. b. He wanted to join the Texas army. c. He didn't like being told what to do. d. He wanted to get a job.
c. He didn't like being told what to do.
100
What is the most populated city in the United States? a. Los Angeles b. New York City c. Houston d. Dallas
b. New York City
100
What kind of person was Santa Anna? Use text-based evidence to support your answer.
Santa Anna was a good soldier, but he was cruel and a bad leader. "Santa Anna was a cruel and very powerful dictator."
200
Which word would help you understand what the word rebellion means? a. uprising b. warning c. crush d. government
a. uprising
200
Which of the words below could help you understand what the word treaties means? a. written agreements b. made public c. never again take up arms d. not attack
a. written agreements
200
As a young man, Sam _________. a. Did not stay focused on any one activity for too long. b. Served as a general in the Texas Army. c. Received good grades in the subject of reading at school. d. Enjoyed planting crops for his mother.
a. Did not stay focused on any one activity for too long.
200
What is a census? a. A state line b. The number of animals in a state c. The official count of all the people living in a country or district d. Coming to an agreement
c. The official count of all the people living in a country or district
200
In your opinion, do you think the Texans had a chance of winning the Battle of the Alamo? Why or why not?
Answers may vary.
300
Why did Colonel Travis order Albert Martin to sneak past the Mexicans? a. He wanted Martin to tell Santa Anna they would not surrender. b. He hoped Martin could get Sam Houston a letter for asking help. c. He wanted to tell everyone they were all being brave. d. He wanted Martin to mail home letters from all the men.
b. He hoped Martin could get Sam Houston a letter for asking help.
300
Was the First Treaty of Velasco public or secret?
The First Treaty of Velasco was a public document.
300
Sam wanted to teach school in order to ______. a. Learn more about Indians b. Study farming techniques c. Show children that school can be fun d. Pay back money to his mother
d. pay back money to his mother
300
What type of weather would an arctic climate typically have? a. a climate of extreme warmth b. a moderate climate c. a climate of extreme cold d. a climate with high amounts of precipitation
c. a climate of extreme cold
400
Why did Colonel William Travis sign his famous letter "Victory or Death"? a. It was his usual way of signing letters. b. He wanted to show he was willing to die for Texas. c. The words were a secret code for Texans. d. It showed he was in complete command of the Alamo
b. He wanted to show he was willing to die for Texas.
400
Which of the following ideas could be found in the Second Treaty of Velasco? a. Santa Anna would help Texas gain freedom from Mexico. b. Santa Anna would keep all arguments secret. c. Mexican troops would stay and help Texas gain independence. d. Santa Anna would not attack Texans on his way home.
a. Santa Anna would help Texas gain freedom from Mexico.
400
What does the word immigrants mean? a. people who are elected officials b. people who lived in the Republic of Texas c. people from other countries who settled in Texas d. people who live in other nations
c. people from other countries who settled in Texas
400
Which of the items below is an example of precipitation? a. rain b. snow c. hail d. all of these are examples of precipitation
d. all of these are examples of precipitation
400
Do you think Santa Anna's life should have been spared? Why or why not?
Answers may vary.
500
Which of the phrases below best shows that Colonel Travis was a brave man? a. "Travis came to Texas in 1831" b. "Travis was one of the first men to sign on to the Texas militia" c. "Travis shared command of the garrison with James Bowie" d. "Travis wrote a letter to the people of Texas"
b. "Travis was one of the first men to sign on to the Texas militia"
500
What was the main purpose of the Treaties of Velasco?
The main purpose of the Treaties of Velasco was to give Texas its freedom from Mexico.
500
Which sentence below shows the most likely reason immigrants wanted to settle in Texas? a. First, there was lots of good land where people could settle, farm and build communities. b. They knew that hard work was going to be necessary to make the nation strong. c. The population, or number of people living in the Republic of Texas, increased by about 7,000 people each year. d. They were proud of the new Republic of Texas.
a. First, there was lots of good land where people could settle, farm and build communities.
500
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500
Explain why Austin became the capital of Texas. Use text-based evidence to support your answer.
Austin became the capital of Texas because of its location near the Colorado River, the land was good and had plenty of natural resources like wood and stone for building, it is located near the center of the state and was named in honor of Stephen Austin.
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