The Battle of San Jacinto

Why did it seem like Santa Anna was going to crush the Texas army? 

• Santa Anna and the Mexican army had won 2 battles and killed many Texas soldiers.

• Texas was ready to give up.

How would the Tejano soldiers be able to differentiate between enemy lines and themselves?

• The uniforms of the armies are the same

• The army uniforms are all different

• Wearing a piece of cardboard on their helmet.

What events were used to rally troops' courage and avenge Texas?

• Goliad Massacre and San Felipe

• Battle of San Felipe and The Alamo 

• Goliad Massacre and Battle of the Alamo

Why did the Mexican troops decide to rest?

• They were tired from fighting all morning. 

• There had been no attacks that morning. 

What did Houston do to cut Santa Anna's only escape route?

• Took Mexican army's horses

• Sent "Deaf Smith" to destroy a bridge

• Sent "Deaf Smith" to steal Santa Anna's horse and food rations

ONLY 9 TEXANS DIED! How long did the battle last?

• 60 minutes

• 18 minutes

What did Santa Anna do once he found out the bridge he was trying to escape through had been destroyed? 

• Walked and swam across the swamp. 

• Hid in the swamp until he felt safe enough to come out

• Escaped by swimming through the Rio Grande.

What did Santa Anna do in exchange for his life?

• Signed the Treaties of Velasco

• begged to be released back to Mexico

• Wrote letters to the Mexican government asking for help.

Why did the Mexican government not consider Texas a "legitimate" state? 

• because Santa Anna was forced to sign as prisoner.

• because Stephen F. Austin was captured

• Because Sam Houston was held as prisoner

What marked the end of the Texas Revolution? 

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• Santa Anna being released