The Alamo
This is a fortified building or strategic position, often used as an army post.
What is a fort?
This stubborn, tough man fought in the War of 1812 with Andrew Jackson.
Who was Sam Houston?
After Texas won its freedom it was known as this.
What is the "Lone Star Republic"?
This is a tasty Mexican American dish made with meat (ground beef, chicken, or steak) and wrapped in a tortilla (soft or crispy).
What is a taco?
This woman was one of the few survivors of the Battle of the Alamo.
Who was Susanna Dickinson?
This man created a famous knife
Who was Colonel James Bowie?
Due to this method of fighting, Sam Houston's men were able to destroy the Mexican army and capture their general.
What is "Indian Style"?
This man was the first president of the Lone Star Republic.
Who was Sam Houston?
This Mexican American dish is made with mashed avocados, onions, tomatoes, and lime. It is enjoyed with fried tortilla chips! (There was a picture on pg. 254)
What is guacamole?
Susanna Dickinson hid other women and children in this during the Battle of the Alamo.
What is a chapel?
This famous woodsman and Tennessee congressman was at the Alamo.
Who was Davy Crockett?
Although this man was a brave leader in the War of 1812, he is known for being the first president to die in office.
Who was William Harrison?
This is how long it took Texas to become part of the United States.
What is 9 years?
There is a lot of Mexican American influence in this city, where The Alamo is located.
What is San Antonio?
Soldiers of the Texan army were these, they freely took part in the fighting.
What are volunteers?
This man was the leader of the Mexican army.
Who was General Santa Anna?
This man had a contract with the Mexican government to set up a colony of settlers in Texas.
Who was Stephen Austin?
Texas was fighting for their independence from this country
What is Mexico?
Mexican influences can be seen in the architecture, art, and this of the southwestern and western states.
What is music?
This is how long the siege on the Alamo lasted.
What is 13 days?
This phrase became a symbol of the bravery shown in the face of unbeatable odds.
What is "Remember the Alamo"?
This man was reelected as President of the United States in December 1832.
Who was Andrew Jackson?
Texas belonged to this country since the 1500s until Mexico became free in 1821
What is Spain?
California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas have the highest percentage of people with this.
What is a Mexican heritage?
For months after the Battle of the Alamo, Texans raced to get out of Santa Anna's path in what was known as this.
What was the Runaway Scrape?