Battle of the Alamo Quiz Flashcards
What were the strengths of the Alamo?
- 12 foot high walls
- 21 cannons
- plenty of food and water
What were the weaknesses of the Alamo?
- incomplete wall
- mission is 3 acres large
- need more men
Who wrote the famous letter from the Alamo asking for more men and showing great heroism and courage?
William B. Travis
Who was the only defender to leave the Alamo before the battle started?
Louis “Moses” Rose
What day did the Battle of the Alamo take place and what time did it start?
March 6, 1836; ~5 AM
What was Santa Anna’s headquarters where the red flag of “No Quarter” flew?
San Fernando Church
Which Texan was the most famous woman survivor pf the Alamo and carried word to Sam Houston that the Texans lost the Alamo?
Susanna Dickinson
Famous Tennessean executed at the Alamo towards the end of the Battle, known as a sharpshooter?
David Crockett
Which of the following is a battle cry that motivated Texans to fight for Texas Independence and remember those who died in battle?
Remember the Alamo
Why was the Alamo important for the Texas forces?
- Took out many of Santa Anna’s best-trained soldiers
- Gave Sam Houston time to regroup and train his soldiers for future battles
- Inspired Texans to keep fighting for Independence
- Motivated many Americans to come fight for Texas Independence
The only men that came to aid the defenders of the Alamo were from…..
Gonzales
