The Alamo Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the leader of the Texan volunteers that took over the fort
A
Santa Anna
2
Q
About how many men did the Texan volunteer army consist of
A
No more than 200 men
3
Q
How long did it last
A
13 days
4
Q
What did the battle of the Alamo become a symbol for
A
Heroic American resistance
5
Q
What did Sam Houston shout after defeating Santa Anna’s Mexican forces
A
Remember the Alamo
6
Q
When did the U.S. Annex Texas
A
1855
7
Q
What is the Alamo Spanish for
A
Poplar tree
8
Q
Where was the Alamo located
A
San Antonio
