The Mexican Army
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Who led the Mexican forces that were marching on Texas?
Santa Anna
How many soldiers do historians believe were defending the Alamo?
200 soldiers
On March 2, 1836, the delegates unanimously agreed to accept this document. What's the name of the document?
Texas Declaration of Independence
Who was tasked with defeating Santa Anna so that the Texans could return home?
Sam Houston
After learning about the Massacre of Goliad, numerous Texans grew outraged and ordered an all-out assault on Mexican forces. How many soldiers did the Texas army have after the Alamo and Goliad Massacre?
1,200 soldiers
By February 1836, Santa Anna's army was on its way to San Antonio. How many soldiers did he have?
Some 6,000
What number of soldiers do historians say Santa Anna led during the Alamo siege?
1,800 soldiers
Who primarily authored the Texas Declaration of Independence?
George C. Childress,
On March 6, Sam Houston traveled to Gonzales, still dubious of the outcome of the Alamo. Where did he leave from?
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Who challenged Houston to fight, stating, "The enemy are laughing you to scorn."
David G. Burnet
What was the name of the Mexican general who was advancing his army along the Gulf Coast towards Goliad, aside from Santa Anna?
General José de Urrea
On March 1st, a group of 32 Gonzales volunteers snuck into the Alamo in the early morning darkness; who led them there?
Albert Martin
Temporary
Ad Interim
The Texans discovered that Santa Anna was going to Gonzales, where Sam Houston had less than 400 men. With Mexican troops closing in, the Texans were in danger. Houston ordered a retreat. How many Mexican soldiers were advancing?
700 Mexican troops
Where did Sam Houston train and drill his troops?
Jared Groce’s plantation
What is San Antonio de Valero Mission better known as?
The Alamo
Who authored the plea "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World."?
William B. Travis
How many delegates signed Texas' Declaration of Independence?
59 delegates
The Alamo became widely known throughout Texas. Fearing for their lives, Texans fled eastward. Anglo settlers, often accompanied by African American slaves, and many Tejanos fled their farms, homes, and cities to flee the approaching Mexican army. What was this known as?
The Runaway Scrape
The residents of Cincinnati, Ohio, had sent two cannons to the army. What did the Texans name their cannons?
Twin Sisters
Who did Sam Houston send to San Antonio to assess the situation there?
James “Jim” Bowie
Santa Anna ordered the raising of a big blood-red flag to alert the Alamo defenders. What did the flag represent?
No Quarter
What day is Texas Independence celebrated?
March 2nd
General José de Urrea had crossed the Rio Grande and advanced along the coast, destroying communities along the way; he had previously repulsed the Texans assigned to seize Matamoros. What number of troops did Urrea have?
550 Troops
On April 12, Houston and the Texas army left Groce's plantation and marched southeast towards which town?
Harrisburg
On January 19th, James "Jim" Bowie arrived in San Antonio with how many men?
25 men
Santa Anna’s army band was playing a song meant that no mercy would be shown; what is the name of the song?
El Degüello
What is the term for the idea that the people have the authority to create or alter government?
Popular Sovereignty
On March 14, General Jose de Urrea won this fight, beating the troops sent to evacuate the settlement. The Texans held out for hours until they ran out of ammunition; having captured many people. What was the battle called?
Battle of Refugio
Who said this?
“We are in preparation to meet Santa Anna. It is the only chance of saving Texas.”
Sam Houston
On February 3, who led a group of 30 soldiers from San Felipe de Austin to help Jim Bowie?
William B. Travis
What are the names of those who died, were injured, captured, or went missing during battle?
Casualties
What is the name of the statement of basic rights that citizens cannot be denied by government?
Bill of Rights
The Texas force comprised at least 300 soldiers, whereas the Mexicans had 300 to 500 troops. The Texas insurgents were pinned down without cover. James Fannin, wounded and greatly outnumbered, opted to surrender; he and the majority of the other Texas rebels were marched back to Goliad. What was this event referred to as?
Battle of Coleto
How many men did Sam Houston have before the Battle of San Jacinto?
900 troops
Who led a dozen Tennessee volunteers to San Antonio a few days after William Travis arrived?
Davy Crockett
People who did not fight were referred to as what?
Noncombatants
What is the name of the first Texan casualty of the revolution, who was wounded at Goliad in 1835?
Samuel McCulloch Jr.
The Texas force included at least 300 men, whereas the Mexicans had 300 to 500 troops. The Texas militants were trapped down with no cover. James Fannin, wounded and outnumbered, chose to surrender; he and the majority of the remaining Texas rebels were marched to where?
Goliad
What victory in 1836 ended the Texas Revolution?
The Battle of San Jacinto
What is the name of the individual who joined the Texas defenders with the Alabama volunteer army known as the Mobile Grays?
James Bonham
How many casualties did the Mexican Army suffer during the siege of the Alamo?
Around 600 casualties
Texas was at war, thus the Convention of 1836 constituted an ad interim government. New leaders were chosen in the republic-wide elections. Who was chosen as interim president?
David G. Burnet
On March 27, Mexican soldiers killed around 400 Texans outside of Goliad, including Fannin's troops and captured Texas soldiers from Victoria. What did this act of violence come to be known as?
Goliad Massacre
How many Mexican soldiers were killed during the Battle of San Jacinto?
630 Mexican Soldiers
Who was the commander at the Alamo who departed to care for an ill family member, leaving William B. Travis in command?
James Neill
How many defenders survived the siege of the Alamo?
Zero
Texas was at war, thus the Convention of 1836 constituted an ad interim government. New leaders were chosen in the republic-wide elections. Who was chosen as vice president?
Lorenzo de Zavala
This individual aided Texans in their escape while traveling with Mexican troops, earning her the nickname "Angel of Goliad." What was her name?
Francita Alavez
How long was the Battle of San Jacinto?
18 minutes