Battle Of San Jacinto

Who was Susanna Dickinson?

• A survivor of the Battle of the Alamo

• A famous American author

• A renowned scientist

• A political leader

Following the Mexican victory at the Alamo in San Antonio, where were Santa Anna’s troops headed?

• San Jacinto

• Goliad

• Houston

• Austin

In what direction were the Texans moving during the Runaway Scrape?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Santa Anna ordered his soldiers to do what after the Alamo and the Goliad Massacre?

• Retreat to Mexico

• Spare the prisoners

• Take no prisoners

• Negotiate peace

Who was named commander in chief of the Texas army on March 4 at Washington-on-the Brazos?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Fannin

• William B. Travis

General Houston found the troops at Gonzales in late March to be in what condition?

• Well-equipped and ready for battle

• Poorly equipped and disorganized

• In high spirits and well-trained

• Exhausted but determined

General Houston found out from Susanna Dickinson that:

• The Alamo had fallen and all defenders were killed.

• The Mexican army was retreating.

• Reinforcements were on their way.

• The Texan army had won a decisive battle.

What did Houston order James Fannin to do?

• Retreat and destroy the fortress

• Defend the Alamo

• Surrender to the Mexican Army

• March to Goliad

The Runaway Scrape was:

• a mass evacuation of Texan settlers during the Texas Revolution.

• a famous cattle drive in the 19th century.

• a gold rush event in California.

• a battle during the American Civil War.

What made the retreat difficult?

• The weather conditions

• Lack of supplies

• Enemy forces

• Rough terrain