4.4 Fall of the Alamo

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What encouraged American settlers to migrate to Texas in the early 1820s?
Mexico's empresario system.
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In what year did Mexico halt American immigration and impose new taxes?
1830.
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What was created in 1831 in Texas as part of its administrative divisions?
Department of Nacogdoches, followed by Béxar and Brazos.
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Who became president of Mexico in 1833 and rejected Texan statehood requests?
Santa Anna.
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When did the Texas Revolution begin?
October 1835.
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What significant event took place at the Alamo from February 23 to March 6, 1836?
Siege of the Alamo.
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What happened on March 6, 1836?
Fall of the Alamo.
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What was the outcome of the Goliad Massacre on March 27, 1836?
James Fannin and his troops were captured and executed.
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Which battle secured Texan independence on April 21, 1836?
Battle of San Jacinto.
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Who led the victory at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Sam Houston.
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What was the significance of William Travis at the Alamo?
He was the commander known for his 'Victory or Death' letter.
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Who co-commanded the defense at the Alamo along with Travis?
Jim Bowie.
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Which famed frontiersman fought at the Alamo?
Davy Crockett.
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Who was the Mexican president and general during the Texas Revolution?
Santa Anna.
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Who was Susanna Dickinson in relation to the Alamo?
A survivor sent by Santa Anna to spread news of the defeat.
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Where did the Texas Revolution begin?
Gonzales.
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What is the significance of the Alamo in the Texas Revolution?
Key site of the siege and battle, symbolizing Texan resistance.
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Where was Fannin's surrender and subsequent massacre located?
Goliad.
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What was the site of the final battle for Texan independence?
San Jacinto.
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What was a major consequence of the Goliad Massacre for Texans?
It inflamed Texan resolve and increased support for their cause.
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What was the Texas population by 1835?
25,000.
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What were the Texan settlers' preferences in governance compared to the Mexican government?
American-style self-governance.
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Which Mexican president led forces during the siege of the Alamo?
Santa Anna.
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How many Texan defenders were at the Alamo during the siege?
150.
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What rallying cry emerged from the fall of the Alamo?
'Remember the Alamo!'
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What was the impact of the Alamo and Goliad victories on Texan determination?
They helped galvanize Texan determination in the fight for independence.
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What type of immigration policy did Mexico enforce in 1830?
Outlawed further American immigration.