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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