U5A Texas Revolution.HallsvilleJH

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I was sent to the U.S. (New Orleans) to seek money and volunteers for the Texas Revolution. Before the Texas Revolution, my dad died from pneumonia so I started the first significant Anglo settlement in Texas. Who am I?

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Stephen F. Austin

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At the Consultation of 1835 in San Felipe de Austin, I was selected as Commander of Texas military forces. I later led the Texas Army at the Battle of San Jacinto where I was wounded. Who am I?

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Sam Houston

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General Martin Perfecto de Cos surrendered to the Texans in December of 1835. As conditions of surrender, General Cos agreed to which of the following? Give all Mexican supplies, arms (weapons) and money to Texas, Never again oppose the Mexican Constitution of 1824, Both of these are correct

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Both of these are correct

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What orders (from Sam Houston) did Jim Bowie disobey regarding The Alamo?

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Destroy the Alamo and retreat (bringing with him all of the cannon)

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Colonel James Fannin never arrived with reinforcements at the Alamo. Which of the following best describes the reason?

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His wagons broke down and some men did not have shoes so he returned to Goliad.

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Santa Anna and his army arrived in San Antonio de Bexar on February 23, 1836, which was ___?

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Much earlier than expected

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What was Travis saying in this excerpt from his famous Alamo letter: "...I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country-VICTORY OR DEATH"?

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I will fight as long as possible and am willing to die for the honor of the Texas cause.

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How did Santa Anna communicate to the Texans that he would take no prisoners because he considered them to be bandits or pirates and not soldiers? Options: He flew the blood red flag "Death to the Traitors", He had the song "Deguello" played, He sent a message "Surrender at Discretion" which stated all who fight against Mexico will die., All of these answers are correct

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All of these answers are correct

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Why was Jim Bowie in a back room (Long Barracks) rather than fighting outside in the Alamo?

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He was ill with a lung disease and was unable to fight.

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Who won the Battle of the Alamo? Options: Texians, Mexican Army, Cherokee, Comanche

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Mexican Army