A Missed Opportunity
Name two mistakes made by the Texas army Texas.
(Need a strong leader, most volunteers returned home making the Texas army smaller, organizing
Whose authority were many Texas army members refusing to recognize?
refuse to recognize General Sam Houston as their leader
How many soldiers did Santa Anna have in his army?
( 6,000 Mexican troops in his army.)
Who led the Tennessee volunteers to fight at the Alamo?
(Davy Crockett)
Name 2 countries represented in the Texas army.
contained Americans as well as people from England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Germany
What made it hard for Texas forces to communicate?
(scattered and disorganized)
Name two problems with the Mexican Army ?
untrained, undisciplined, poor clothing, food, and equipment)
Volunteer army leader at the Alamo
(Bowie)
this individual was apart of the texas army and served in the United states congress for the state of Tennessee
Davy Crockett
Who was the commander of 100 troops at The Alamo in San Antonio?
(Col. James C. Neill)
What season of the year is Santa Anna headed to Texas?
Winter
Regular army leader at the Alamo
(WBT)
what three men were authorized to attack Matamoros ?
Col Frank Johnson Col James Fannin and Dr. James Grant
What city is Santa Anna headed to and what city is General Urrea headed to? split his troops and headed to
San Antonio and General Urrea headed to Goliad.
Why did WBT take over ALL of the Texas army at the Alamo?
(Bowie became to ill from the tuberculosis)
How many men did Fannin have at Goliad ?
450
enlisted quickly meaning ?
Recruit