The document contains vocabulary terms from two passages related to the Battle of the Alamo. The first passage vocabulary includes terms like "besieged" and "cannonade" that describe the attacking and surrounding of the Alamo. The second passage vocabulary includes military terms like "musketry" and "dragoon" that describe aspects of the battle. The document provides vocabulary to help understand two eyewitness accounts of the historic Battle of the Alamo.
The document contains vocabulary terms from two passages related to the Battle of the Alamo. The first passage vocabulary includes terms like "besieged" and "cannonade" that describe the attacking and surrounding of the Alamo. The second passage vocabulary includes military terms like "musketry" and "dragoon" that describe aspects of the battle. The document provides vocabulary to help understand two eyewitness accounts of the historic Battle of the Alamo.
The document contains vocabulary terms from two passages related to the Battle of the Alamo. The first passage vocabulary includes terms like "besieged" and "cannonade" that describe the attacking and surrounding of the Alamo. The second passage vocabulary includes military terms like "musketry" and "dragoon" that describe aspects of the battle. The document provides vocabulary to help understand two eyewitness accounts of the historic Battle of the Alamo.
Alamo Vocabulary Listi, Nugent, Robertson Texas History 7th Grade
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Sam Houston: Commandancy of the Alamo Vocabulary Besieged - to crowd around; crowd in upon; surround. Bombardment - 1. to attack or batter with artillery fire. 2.to attack with bombs. Cannonade - 1. a continued discharge of cannon, especially during an attack. 2.an attack, as of invective or censure, suggestive of cannon fire; barrage. Garrison 1.a body of troops stationed in a fortified place. 2.any military post, especially a permanent one. Patriotism-devoted love, support, and defense of one's country; national loyalty.