The Battle of the Alamo Trivia Questions

It was Mission San Antonio de Valero, established in 1718. The name 'Alamo' came from a Spanish cavalry unit later stationed there.

Defenders included Tejanos (Mexican-born Texans) and European immigrants, so not all were American settlers.

Santa Anna ordered no quarter. All male defenders were killed, and only a few non-combatants—such as women, children, and a slave—were spared.

The consensus among historians is that Crockett died fighting in the battle, despite a controversial diary (published 1975) claiming he was executed afterward.

Travis wrote the letter on February 24, 1836, during the siege. It was carried by courier Albert Martin, who added his own note and delivered it, making it a genuine historical document.

Mexican forces suffered roughly 600 casualties, while around 200 Texan defenders were all killed. Thus, Mexican losses exceeded those of the defenders, making the statement true.

The siege began on February 23, 1836, and the final assault was on March 6—13 days of fighting. Most people guess it was shorter.

General Antonio López de Santa Anna commanded the Mexican forces that besieged and captured the Alamo in March 1836.