Goliad Massacre

Aside from Santa Anna, which other Mexican general marched into Texas?

• General Urrea

• General Houston

• General Travis

• General Austin

Why did Texan leaders fail to join forces?

• Lack of communication

• Fear of Santa Anna

• Shortage of weapons

• Disagreement on strategy

Which Texan military commander was at Goliad?

• Colonel James Fannin

• General Sam Houston

• Colonel William Travis

• General Stephen F. Austin

What military mistakes did Colonel James Fannin make when he was ordered to retreat from Goliad to Guadalupe Victoria?

• Delayed retreat

• Left supplies behind

• Took a longer route

• Ignored orders

What other mistake did Colonel Fannin make as he retreated from Goliad?

• Stopped to rest

• Split his forces

• Attacked the enemy

• Burned the camp

After a day of fighting, what did Fannin and his men decide to do?

• Surrender

• Continue fighting

• Retreat

• Call for reinforcements

What orders had Santa Anna given his generals regarding Texas rebels?

• Show no mercy

• Offer peace

• Capture and release

• Negotiate terms

What happened to Colonel Fannin and his soldiers at Goliad?

• They were executed

• They escaped

• They were captured and released

• They joined Santa Anna

When did the Goliad Massacre take place?

• March 27, 1836

• April 21, 1836

• February 23, 1836

• May 14, 1836

Complete the following timeline about the events of the Texas Revolution.

• October 2, 1835 - Battle of Gonzales

• October 12, 1835 - Siege of Bexar

• November 6, 1835 - Consultation

• December 5, 1835 - Capture of San Antonio

• March 6, 1836 - Battle of the Alamo