Battle of the Alamo
What city is the Alamo located in?
San Antonio
How long did the battle of San Jacinto last?
18 minutes
After the Battle of the Alamo, Susanna Dickinson went to see Sam Houston? What message did she deliver?
She delivered the message that the Mexican troops defeated the Texan troops.
This person was a leader at the Battle of the Alamo and is famous for writing the letter "Victory or Death"?
William B. Travis
The 59 delegates met at Washington on the Brazos to draft ________________________.
Texas Declaration of Independence
What is the boys name who gave a firsthand account of what happened at the Alamo?
Enrique Esparza
Who was the commander of the Texan army at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Sam Houston
After Susanna Dickinson delivered her message to Sam Houston, people began to retreat to Louisiana and Galveston. What was this event called?
Runaway Scrape
Susanna Dickinson
This person was the dictator of Mexico.
Santa Anna
The Mexican army took ___________________ to Santa Anna?
Susanna Dickinson
What slogan did the Texans cry at the Battle of San Jacinto?
"Remember the Alamo"
What city did the delegates meet at to draft the Texas Declaration of Independence?
Washington on the Brazos
This person gave a firsthand account of what happened at the Battle of the Alamo. He was a little boy during the battle.
Enrique Esparza
James Bowie shared command of the Alamo with William B. Travis. What was James Bowie in charge of ?
The Volunteers at the Battle of the Alamo
What was the result of the Battle of the Alamo?
Mexican forces defeated the Texas army
He had changed his clothes into a normal soldiers outfit to disguise himself.
What happened on March 2, 1836, in Texas history?
Texas declared their freedom from Mexico by writing the Texas Declaration of Independence.
This person recruited 40 volunteers for the Battle of the Alamo.l
Juan Seguin
Which battle did the slogan "Come and Take It" become famous?
Battle of Gonzales
Before the Battle of the Alamo, what was the Alamo famous for?
It was a mission established by Spain to help convert Native Americans and Texans to Christianity.
What was the effect of the Battle of San Jacinto?
A.Sam Houston was imprisoned in Mexico
B.Mexico gained its independence from Spain
C.General Urrea released Collin Fannins troops
D.It forced Santa Anna to give Texas its independence
It forced Santa Anna to give Texas its independence. Answer D
After the Battle of the Alamo, Santa Anna had his troops march in front of Susanna Dickinson. She later went and told Sam Houston about the army as well as the defeat at the Alamo. Why do you think Santa Anna wanted to march his army in front of her?
He wanted to cause Texans to be fearful.
This person was at the Convention of 1836. He was a Mexican citizen who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Jose Fransciso Ruiz
Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston