ALAMO/GOLIAD
One main weakness of the Alamo
Too Few Troops
Gaps in the Walls
Travis told his troops that remaining in the Alamo meant this
Death
In what city was the Alamo located?
San Antonio
Starting point of the Mexican Army's 800 mile march to Texas
Mexico City
Name 2 reasons men from the United States joined the Texas army
Promise of land
Strong belief in liberty
Desire for adventure
Two famous battle cries from this time
"Remember the Alamo!"
"Remember Goliad!"
After the Battle of the Alamo, Santa Anna ordered his men to do this with the bodies
Burn them
He initially served in the U.S. Congress (from TN), then served as a private during the Battle of the Alamo
David (Davy) Crockett
Why did Santa Anna not want to leave any survivors at Goliad
He thought they would rejoin the rebellion
Chosen as the commander of the VOLUNTEERS in San Antonio
James (Jim) Bowie
Main reason Texans were defeated at Goliad
Fannin's indecision
In his plea to the people of Texas and America for aid at the Alamo, William B. Travis ended his letter with this famous saying
"Victory or Death!"
He was famous for carrying a large knife and remained bedridden by illness during the Alamo battle
James Bowie
In 1836, Travis thought Santa Anna and the Mexican army would enter Texas during THIS time of year
Spring
(March, April, May)
Became commander of the REGULAR ARMY SOLDIERS at San Antonio
William B. Travis
Colonel Neill told the General Council he needed these 2 things at the Alamo
Guns & Soldiers
Meaning of the red flag flown by Santa Anna in San Antonio
No Quarter
(No surrender/No survivors)
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
Where was the Convention of 1836 held?
Based on his experiences at the Alamo and Goliad, Santa Anna concluded this
He could easily drive the rebels out of Texas
In preparation for the Mexican attack, James Fannin renamed the presidio at Goliad this
Fort Defiance
Most of the Texans, after being captured at Goliad, believed this
They would be treated fairly and released
General Urrea said this about Santa Anna's decision on how to handle the prisoners at Goliad
"A cruel necessity"
She was granted a pension as an Alamo survivor and nursing services
Senora Candelaria (Andrea Castanon Villanueva)
*she lived to be 113 years old
He led the Mexican Army that crossed the Rio Grande at Matamoras and moved along the Gulf Coast towards Goliad
General Urrea
Gonzales
*The immortal 32 (3 survived-couriers/foragers)