The Battle of San Jacinto

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.

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

• Battle o f Velasco and The Alamo

• Goliad Massacre and San Felipe

• Battle of San Felipe and The Alamo 

• Goliad Massacre and Battle of the Alamo

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Which of the following events marked the beginning of the Republic of Texas?  

• Santa Anna's execution

• Mexico's Independence

• Battle of San Jacinto