Exploring the Battle of Coleto Creek

What event prompted Colonel James W. Fannin to receive orders to retreat?

• A shortage of supplies

• The arrival of reinforcements

• The fall of the Alamo

• A surprise attack by Mexican forces

Why did Fannin delay his retreat from Goliad?

• He was waiting for reinforcements

• He wanted to help Colonel William Ward

• He was waiting for more supplies

• He underestimated the Mexican forces

What was one of the major issues during Fannin's retreat?

• Broken communication lines

• Desertion of troops

• Lack of ammunition

• Heavy fog

What did Fannin insist on taking during the retreat, despite the lack of supplies?

• Additional troops

• Extra horses

• Nine artillery pieces

• Medical supplies

How did the Texians prepare for defense against the Mexican forces?

• By forming a hollow square

• By retreating to higher ground

• By building fortifications

• By setting up ambushes

Which groups formed the front line of the Texian defense?

• San Antonio Greys and Duval's Mustangs

• Westover's Regulars and Mobile Greys

• San Antonio Greys and Alabama Red Rovers

• Duval's Mustangs and Mobile Greys

What tactic did the Mexican forces use during the night to keep the Texians alert?

• False bugle calls

• Sending spies

• Nighttime raids

• Setting fires

Why couldn't the Texians use their artillery effectively the next day?

• Shortage of ammunition

• Broken artillery pieces

• Lack of water to cool and clean the cannons

• Mexican forces had captured the cannons

What was one of the terms of surrender drafted by Fannin and his officers?

• Exchange of prisoners

• Immediate release of all prisoners

• Texian wounded would be treated

• Safe passage to Mexico

What was the outcome of the Goliad Massacre?

• Retreat of Mexican forces

• A truce between the forces

• Execution of Texian prisoners

• Release of all prisoners