James Fannin
Who was the commander of the Texan troops at Goliad?
James Fannin
Which army did the Texans surrender to?
Mexican army
In what year did the Goliad Massacre happen?
1836
What country was Texas fighting against during the Texas Revolution?
Mexico
Where did Fannin's troops surrender after the Battle of Coleto Creek?
Coleto Creek?
On what date did the Goliad Massacre take place?
March 27, 1836
At what battle did Fannin's troops suffer a major defeat before the massacre?
Battle of Coleto Creek
Who was the Mexican general in charge of the troops that captured Fannin's men?
José de Urrea
Who ordered the execution of the Texan prisoners?
General Antonio López de Santa Anna
What was the name of the fort where Fannin and his troops were stationed?
Presidio La Bahía
What did the Texans believe would happen to them after they surrendered?
They believed they would be treated as prisoners of war and eventually released.
What happened to most of the Texan prisoners at Goliad?
They were executed by the Mexican army.
What happened to James Fannin after he surrendered to the Mexican army?
He was executed
What happened to the surrender agreement after the Texans were taken back to Goliad?
The prisoners were not released; they were ordered to be executed.
What famous battle cry was inspired in part by the Goliad Massacre and the Alamo?
“Remember the Alamo!”?