Runaway Scrape

The Runaway Scrape is the name of the great flight of the people in Texas from danger of Santa Anna's troops.

• True

• False

What does "scrape" mean in Runaway Scrape?

• rub or cause to rub by accident against a rough or hard surface, causing damage or injury

• a tricky situation or a problem

What was the name of the movement during March 1836 where people in Texas fled eastward because Santa Anna ordered his troops to burn every settlement in their path?

• Runaway Bay

• The Burning Campaign of 1836

• Runaway Scrape

• None of the above

What was the Runaway Scrape?

• a race that took place in Scrape County

• the name of a young racecar driver from Texas

• a place where runaway children could go to for food and shelter

• a mass retreat toward Galveston Island and Louisiana to escape Santa Anna

What was the primary reason for the Runaway Scrape?

• Fear of Santa Anna's advancing troops

• A natural disaster in Texas

• Economic collapse

• A political election

During which historical event did the Runaway Scrape occur?

• The American Civil War

• The Texas Revolution

• The Mexican-American War

• The War of 1812

Which Texas leader played a significant role during the Runaway Scrape?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• James Bowie

• Davy Crockett

What was the destination for many fleeing Texans during the Runaway Scrape?

• Mexico City

• New Orleans

• Galveston Island

• San Francisco

How did the Runaway Scrape impact the Texas Revolution?

• It led to the defeat of Texan forces

• It caused a temporary halt in the revolution

• It strengthened Texan resolve and unity

• It resulted in a peace treaty with Mexico

What was the outcome of the Runaway Scrape for the Texan settlers?

• They were captured by Mexican forces

• They successfully escaped to safety

• They formed a new government

• They surrendered to Santa Anna