History
What was one of the political problems between the north and the south at this time?
Slavery and Texas becoming a state.
Why was Pierre on the run in France?
Because he was fleeing with Buckeye for the indian killing a man.
What plot does Gomez hatch when he hears about the messenger going to Sam Houston?
He hires O'Brien to kill Pierre. He then hires Pedro as insurance to kill O'Brien and Pierre if it comes to that.
What job does Andrew Jackson give to Pierre?
To deliver a message to Sam Houston both in writing and verbally.
What invention played a big part in people moving out west?
The steamboat.
What historical figure did Pierre and Jed see in the tavern?
Davy Crockett
Who was the boy Pierre and Buckeye met on the road to St. Louis?
Jed
Who is the stranger Pierre meets on the steamboat to St. Louis?
O'Brien, the assassin sent to kill him.
What was Pierre and Davy Crockett's plan for avoiding the Mexican's trap?
Acting like they know nothing of the plot, but being ready to defend themselves.
What did Davy Crockett toast in the tavern?
"Freedom for Texas- or death trying."
What historical battle site is in this book?
The Alamo
How does Pierre find Sam Houston?
He rides to all the different cities Houston was at until he reaches him.
What plan did Pierre and Jed overhear in the tavern?
They overheard the Mexicans talking about the plan for O'Brien to lure them out to a ravine and for Pierre and Jed to be shot.
What does General Houston want the soldiers at the Alamo to do?
Destroy the Alamo and withdraw.
Why does Sam Houston let Jed stay with the fighters?
Because Texas needs fighters.
What saying is associated with that battle?
"Remember the Alamo."
What did Andrew Jackson tell Pierre to tell Sam Houston?
All for Texas and for Freedom; nothing for personal gain.
Who escaped Davy Crockett's trap in the ravine?
El Tigre.
Who did Pierre hope to find at Sam Houston?
At the Alamo.
What saved Ned's life at the Alamo?
The Bible Kate gave him.
Who is Sam Houston?
A general who helped in the fight for the Alamo.
What did President Jackson tell Pierre about fighting for freedom?
"If a country's worth living in, it's worth standing up for, and, if need be, fighting for."
Who is the leader of the Mexicans fighting the soldiers in Texas?
Santa Anna.
What famous battle is part of the plot in this book?
The Alamo.
What do Hi Squeet, Henry, and Oak Baker decide to do when Buckeye delivered their letters?
To join Pierre in Texas.