Sam Houston Flashcard

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Why was Juan Seguin chosen to take a message from the Alamo?

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because he spoke Spanish

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Who was the commander of the Alamo after Bowie became ill?

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William B. Travis

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Who was known as the “Angel of Goliad” because she helped save some soldiers from being executed at the Goliad Massacre?

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Francita Alavez

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Sam Houston wanted to fight Santa Anna in the Anglo part of Texas in order to have a tactical advantage.

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True

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The Siege of the Alamo (February 23, 1836) took place during the —
Spanish Colonial Era
Mexican National Era
The Texas Revolution Era

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The Texas Revolution Era

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The Texans captured Santa Anna at San Jacinto, he was trying escape because he was –

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dressed as a common soldier

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Who did Sam Houston send to San Antonio to find out what happened at the Alamo?

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Deaf Smith

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Who was captured and executed with his men at Goliad?

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James Fannin

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Why did Houston think he had a better chance of defeating Santa Anna in the Anglo region of Texas?

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He felt that the volunteers from Anglo region would join his ranks

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Who did Sam Houston ask to defend the Alamo or destroy it?

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Jim Bowie