3. Name 3 reasons that men from the U.S. joined the Texas Army. Promised free land Strong belief in liberty Desire for adventure

4. Name 2 weaknesses in the Alamo’s defense. A gap in the wall Too much area to be covered by too few men

5. Name 3 strengths in the Alamo’s defense. Walls 2 – 3 feet thick and 12 feet high Supplies of corn and beef 21 cannons including an 18 pounder

6. Why did Travis and Bowie decide to defend the Alamo and strengthen its defenses? They believed that holding the Alamo was vital to the defense of Texas.

7. Who said, “I shall never surrender or retreat,” and “Victory or Death!”? William B. Travis

8. Where was Santa Anna’s headquarters during the battle of the Alamo? San Fernando Church

9. Name 2 ways the Texans at the Alamo knew that General Santa Anna did not intend to take prisoners. Red flag “El Deguëllo”

10. After the battle of the Alamo, what happened to the bodies of the defenders (Texans)? They were burned.

11. The events at the Alamo inspired most Texans to do what? Carry on the fight for freedom

12. Who was commander of the soldiers at the Alamo? William B. Travis

13. Who was commander of the volunteers at the Alamo? James (Jim) Bowie

14. Who was commander of the Mexican army in San Antonio? Santa Anna

15. Who was the leader of the volunteers from Tennessee? David (Davy) Crockett

16. Who was the Tejano messenger who rode back and forth bringing in volunteers? Juan Seguín

17. Who was the Alamo messenger and recruiter who died at the Alamo? James Bonham

18. Who was the Alamo survivor who told the people of Texas the story of the Alamo? Susanna Dickinson

19. Why did Fannin not aid the defenders at the Alamo? He had a shortage of wagons.

20. Davy Crockett was a former state legislator and U.S. congressman from which state? Tennessee

21. Who was the man who refused to cross the line in the sand at the Alamo? Moses Rose

22. Who was the commander of the Texas forces at Goliad? James Fannin

23. Who was the commander of the Mexican forces at the Battle of Coleto Creek? (Goliad) Gen. Urrea

24. Name 3 disadvantages faced by Fannin’s troops at the Battle of Coleto (Goliad). No reinforcements Little cover No water

25. What did Fannin do at Coleto Creek? Surrendered to the Mexican troops

26. Most of the Texans captured at Goliad believed they would be treated how? fairly

27. What happened to Fannin’s men after they surrendered at Coleto Creek? They were marched back to Goliad where they were imprisoned and later executed.

28. What did Santa Anna fear that any survivors at Goliad would do? Rejoin the rebellion

29. What did the Texas defeats at the Alamo and Goliad convince Gen. Houston of? He must not allow his forces to be separated into small groups.