The Battle of the Alamo

question 58

Multiple Choice

The Battle of the Alamo

• A) represented the last time that Mexico aggressively attacked the United States.
• B) provided a rallying point for Texans in their struggles against Mexico.
• C) was a decisive victory by Texas against the Mexican army.
• D) forced Mexico to grant Texas its independence.
• E) enabled Mexico to stop the attempt by Texas to become independent.

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Definitions:

Transverse Foramina

Holes in the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae through which the vertebral artery passes to supply blood to the brain.

Cervical Vertebrae

The seven vertebrae that form the upper part of the spine in the neck region.

First Cervical

Referring to the first cervical vertebra (C1), also known as the atlas, which supports the skull and enables head movements.

Atlas

The first cervical vertebra of the spine, supporting the skull and allowing the head to nod and rotate.