Texas' Independence, Goliad Massacre, Battle of San Jacinto

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While Santa Anna was attacking the Alamo, the ______________ at the _______________ of __________ were creating a ______________

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delegates; Convention, 1836; government

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While Santa Anna was attacking the Alamo, the delegates wrote a ______________ of _________________ from ________________ at the Convention of 1836.

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declaration; independence; Mexico

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The ______________ Declaration of _______________ was adopted on ___________ ______, __________ and was written by ______________ ________________ in less than _____ hours and was based on the _____________ _____________ Declaration of Independence. _{page 4 of your booklet}

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Texas; Independence; March 2, 1836; George Childress; 24; United States

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How long did the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836 last?

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90 minutes

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Choose the correct summary that describes the events of The Goliad Massacre.

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James Fannin and his remaining force of 350 men found themselves surrounded on an open prairie in the Battle of Coleto Creek, Fannin was unprepared and heavily outnumbered. They tried to surrender by waving a white flag on March 20, 1836, yet Fannin and his men were escorted back to Goliad as prisoners. On March 27, 1836, the Goliad Massacre prisoners were divided into three groups, and executed.

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Choose the correct summary that describes the Runaway Scrape.

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The term was the name Texans applied to the flight from their homes when Santa Anna's arrival in Texas started a panic in the Spring 1836. Settlers were afraid that if they were captured by Santa Anna, they would be executed. Accompanied by Sam Houston’s army, the civilians of Texas left their homes in a panic, and their goal was to cross the Sabine River to reach the safety of the United States.

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Choose the correct summary that describes the summary of the Battle of San Jacinto and who was involved and why was this event important.

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The people involved in this battle were Sam Houston, General Santa Anna, Deaf Smith (a Texas spy), and Colonel Sidney Sherman. On the morning of April 19th, the Texian army set up camp on the San Jacinto River. The army was protected by the trees and the bayou towards the rear (the back part of something) while facing the army was an open prairie. The morning of April the 21st found men from both sides ready for battle. The main forces of the Texas army was about 750 men. They faced an army of over 1500 Mexican soldiers. Early in the morning, Houston sent Deaf Smith, a Texas spy, with two or three men, to destroy Vince's bridge over which the Mexican army had passed. This cut off the Mexican’s only escape route. However, Houston did not attack in the morning, he waited until mid-afternoon, when the Mexican army, tired from their forced march, rested.
When Houston's long awaited order to advance was given at 4:30 pm, the Texians did not hesitate. When within seventy yards the word "fire" was given, the Texian shouts of "Remember the Alamo" and "Remember Goliad" rang along the entire line. The Battle of San Jacinto was over within 18 minutes – the fasted victory for any army in history. 700 Mexicans were killed in the battle with another 730 taken as prisoners. Eleven Texians died, with 30 others, including Houston, wounded.
The Mexicans were thoroughly routed, and hundreds were taken prisoner, including Santa Anna. In exchange for his freedom, Santa Anna signed a treaty recognizing Texas’ independence.

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What were the dates for the Siege of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution? Options: October 2 - December 9, 1835, October 9 - October 21, 1835, February 23 - March 5, 1836

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February 23 - March 5, 1836

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The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated ^{*(to serve as a memorial of; a plaque that commemorates the battle)} in-

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the surrender of Santa Anna where he signed a Treaty recognizing Texas' independence.

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Tejano

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a Mexican inhabitant of Texas (1821-1845)