Which battle lasted 13 days and featured the phrase 'Drawing the line in the sand'?

• A. Battle of the Alamo
• B. Battle of San Jacinto
• C. Battle of Gonzales
• D. Battle of Palo Alto

Answer: (A)

This question tests your knowledge of a famous siege from the Texas Revolution and the details that are often taught about it. The Alamo lasted from February 23 to March 6, 1836—about 13 days—and is closely tied to the legend of William B. Travis drawing a line in the sand and asking for volunteers to stay and fight. That story, whether entirely factual or embellished, is commonly taught as part of the Alamo’s enduring symbolism.

The other battles happened at different times and under different circumstances: Gonzales was an early skirmish, San Jacinto was a brief, decisive battle on April 21, 1836, and Palo Alto occurred in 1846 during the Mexican–American War. Because the duration matches 13 days and the iconic line is associated with the Alamo, this is the correct match.