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25 Cards in this Set
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What is the river between Texas and Mexico called |
Rio Grande |
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What abandon mission was used as a fortress |
The Alamo |
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Where is the site where the Alamo is located |
San Antonio |
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General urrea led Mexican troops to where |
Goliad |
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The Mexican city near the mouth of the Rio Grande is called what |
Matamoras |
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What were Santa Anna's ultimate goals |
To defeat the rebels in Texas and regain control of the territory |
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What caused a political division among the Texas forces |
Some wanted to support Mexican Federalists and others wanted to declare independence from Mexico |
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How are James Bowie and Davy Crockett similar |
They both volunteered to fight for Texas |
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Why couldn't the Texas forces prepare effectively for Santa Anna's invasions |
Many volunteers who helped capture San Antonio returned home for winter |
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Why was Santa Anna's forced March to the Rio Grande costly |
Some soldiers horses and heavy cannons could not keep up the pace |
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What did the bravery of those who fought at the Alamo inspire others to do |
To continue the fight or Texas Independence |
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What courageous act did albert Martin do after delivering Travis's famous letter |
He returned to the Alamo despite facing certain death |
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Which of the following best explains the Mexican victory at the Alamo |
The number of Mexican troops |
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What did the number of casualties for the opposing forces at the Alamo show |
It indicated the determination of the Texans forces |
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What did the cry remember the Alamo reveal about Santa Ana victory |
It shows that the Texans were dedicated to winning Independence |
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What texting was sent from Goliad |
Amon b king |
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Name the Mexican General in South Texas |
Jose de urrea |
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Who was the commander of Texas troops at Goliad |
James Fannin |
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What Texan was sent to attack Matamoras |
Frank W Johnson |
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Mexican women who helped save some Texans from execution |
Francita Alvarez |
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What did the first encounters between Urrea troops and Texan forces indicate about the leadership of the text and forces in South Texas |
The Texan leadership was marked buy poor decisions |
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How did the fall of the Alamo affect the situation in South Texas |
Texan troops in the area became isolated and were short on supplies |
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In what way did fannin disobey the orders of Sam Houston |
Fannin divided at various times in South Texas |
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Based on his interactions with Santa Anna what can be concluded about urea |
He respected Texans forces |
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What did Sam Houston learn from the defeat at the Alamo and in South Texas |
The texan forces needed to be more unified |
