The Goliad Massacre-3.0

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When did the Goliad Massacre take place?

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March 27, 1836

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Where did the Goliad Massacre occur?

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Goliad, Texas

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Who were the key figures involved in the Goliad Massacre? A) James Fannin and Jose de Urrea, B) Sam Houston and Santa Anna, C) Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, D) William Travis and Stephen F. Austin

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James Fannin and Jose de Urrea

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Before marching to retake San Antonio, General Santa Anna split his army into two parts. One part would continue with him to San Antonio, and the other would head east under ________ towards the coast to retake Goliad.

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Jose de Urrea

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Texas General James Fannin was in command of the Texas forces in Goliad. After the fall of the Alamo, he was ordered to retreat back east to rejoin the rest of the Texas Army and ________.

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Sam Houston

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What was the outcome of the battle at Coleto Creek?

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The Texans were able to hold off the attack but eventually surrendered.

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General Urrea wrote to Santa Anna to ask the fate of the captured Texans. What was Santa Anna's reply?

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They would be executed for rebellion.

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Even though most of the Texas troops were killed, this event gave the Texans reason to keep fighting for ________.

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independence