Texas History Review Test

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Susanna Dickenson

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One of the female Alamo survivors. Wife of an officer. She informed Sam Houston of the fate of the Alamo defenders and of Santa Anna's intention towards Texas.

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Sam Houston

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Tennessee governor, the leader of the Texas army, and first Texas president

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Colonel James Bowie

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Had a knife made by his brother named after him. Fought and died in the Alamo

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San Jacinto

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The place were the battle of San Jacinto took place. A decisive battle between Texan troops, led by Sam Houston, and the Mexican Army, led by Santa Anna.

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William Travis

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A lieutenant who commanded the troops in the battle of the Alamo. He told his men that they face almost certain death. He wrote a letter to the people of the US asking for assistance in which he stated "Victory or Death." He died at the Alamo.

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Juan Seguin

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One of the 9 Tejanos in the Alamo, as a Captain in the Army. He was sent out to find more volunteers and survived the battle of the Alamo. He fought with Sam Houston at the battle of the San Jacinto. He served in the Texas Senate.

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Santa Anna

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A dictator who commanded the Mexican army. He led Mexican forces at siege of the Alamo. He was captured at the battle of San Jacinto and eventually released to Mexico.

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Hendrick Arnold

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A freed slave that fought in the Siege of Bexar (in San Antonio)

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David Burnet

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Assisted in drafting a proposed constitution for Texas as a state. Elected ad interim President of the Republic of Texas at the Convention of 1836. First Secretary of State of Texas.

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Lorenzo de Zavala

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One of the men who signed the Texas declaration of independence

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Goliad massacre

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The execution of James Fannin's troops (about 350 men) after they surrendered. The execution was ordered by Santa Anna.

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Davy Crockett

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Frontier legend, from Tennessee. Skilled sharpshooter, hunter, and story teller. Wore a coonskin cap. One of the defenders of the Alamo. He survived the battle but was executed.

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Runaway scrape

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The retreat of the Texans. Families took what they could and left the rest. This was a panic caused by news of the battle of the Alamo and the Goliad massacre

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Vinces Bayou

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Location of a bridge that Sam Houston burned so that there would be no survivors in the battle of San Jacinto. Built on the Buffalo Bayou river.

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Velasco

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Location at the mouth of the Brazos River where Santa Anna was forced to sign the two peace treaties forbidding him to fight Texans and ordering all Mexican forces out of Texas.

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General Juan Urrea

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The leader of Santa Anna's second army. He had about 1000 men under his command. He massacred the Texans in Goliad under Santa Anna's command.

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What were the problems/weaknesses of the Texas army?

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The amount and quality of soldiers and high ranking officials

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What were the problems/weakness of the Mexican army?

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Quality of soldiers. Losses of soldiers at the Alamo. Fatigue and lack of food. Santa Annas plan to kill all the Texans

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Why did Houston order Bowie to blow up the Alamo?

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Houston knew the Alamo was useless and the battle of the Alamo shouldn't have been fought.

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What was the significance of the battle?

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It was not a significant battle. However, the battle became a rallying cry for the Texas Army ("Remember the Alamo"). It also weakened Santa Anna's Army.

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What was Sam Houston's order at the battle of the Alamo?

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To blow up the Alamo and retreat.

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Why did the Texans lose the battle of Goliad?

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The inability of Fannin to make a decision and his slow withdrawal resulted in his forces being quickly surrounded.

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What did Santa Annna order his troops to do as they chased the Texan army?

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Santa Anna ordered his troops to kill everyone.

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What were Houston's reasons for retreat?

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Houston retreated because Santa Anna was getting close. He also retreated so he could have his full army, he believed his army was too weak to oppose the Mexican army. He would also be able to get help from the U.S.

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What were the people's reaction to Houston's retreat?

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They thought Houston was losing so they panicked and started the Runaway Scrape

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What were Houston's order to Fannin at Goliad?

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To retreat

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What were the hardships of the runaway scrape?

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People had to leave their houses taking as many belongings as possible. Rain, lack of food, and sickness were hardships.

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Where was the battle of San Jacinto

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San Jacinto

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What did Santa Anna think Houston would do?

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He thought that Houston would run back to the U.S.

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What mistake did Santa Anna make?

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He didn't think to protect the bridges so the Texans burned them. He picked a poor location to let his men rest.

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Why did Houston order the bridge at Vinces Bayou destroyed?

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So that Santa Anna's forces couldn't retreat.

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Why did Houston's army defeat the Mexican army so easily?

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The Mexican army was sleeping when the Texans attacked. They were surprised by the attack.

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What was the significance of the battle of San Jacinto?

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This is the most important battle Texas won because they captured Santa Anna and it secured their independence from Mexico. It is one of the most decisive battles in history.

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Why did Houston spare Santa Anna's life?

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So he could sign the peace treaties and end the battle and make Texas independent. By keeping Santa Anna alive, he could have Santa Anna acknowledge the independence of Texas.

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How did the events at the Alamo and Goliad unite Texans in their struggle for independence?

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The battles showed Santa Anna's ruthlessness and made everyone wanted to kill him.

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What were the terms of the treaties of Velasco?

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Mexico was never again to fight against the Texans. Ordered all Mexican forces out of Texas immediately. Exchange of Texas prisoners for Mexican prisoners. Mexico gives back all stolen property.

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What were the most important provisions of the treaties of Velasco?

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Santa Anna agree to work for Mexican recognition of Texas independence. Texas in return would release Santa Anna and escort him back to Mexico. Santa Anna would work inside Mexico to get the Texas boundary set up at the Rio Grande.