Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: The Significance of the Alamo

The Significance of the Alamo

Texas A & M Humanities Librarian Joel Kitchens spoke about the Battle of the Alamo and its significance to Texas history.

Description

Texas A & M Humanities Librarian Joel Kitchens spoke about the Battle of the Alamo and its significance to Texas history.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Describe the events and situation preceding the 1836 Battle of the Alamo.
  • Who was Santa Anna? Why were the Texans fighting him?
  • Who was Davey Crockett and what role did Davey Crocket play in the Battle of the Alamo?
  • Describe the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo.
  • Why was the Battle of the Alamo significant?

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Alamo
    • Anglo
    • Battle Of San Jacinto
    • Davey Crockett
    • Jim Bowie
    • Mexico
    • Remember The Alamo
    • Sam Houston
    • San Antonio
    • Texas
    • William Travis

    Topics

    State HistoryU.S. History

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh SchoolUniversity