Battle of the Alamo
Maps
Important Quotes
Battle of San Jacinto and the Treaties of Velasco
Mixed Bag
100
This commander at the Alamo explained to his troops that they would be facing certain death if they stayed and fought.
Who is William B Travis?
100
What is southeast?
100
This famous leader authored the letter from the Alamo..
I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna. I have sustained a continual bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man. The enemy has demanded surrender at discretion, otherwise the garrisons are to be put to the sword if the fort is taken. I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves proudly from the walls. I shall never surrender or retreat.” -Letter from the Alamo, February 24, 1836
Who is William B Travis?
100
The arrival of this gift from Cincinnati, OH convinced General Houston it was time to fight.
What are the "twin sisters"?
Two 6-pound cannons
100
General Houston retreated during March of 1836 for this reason...
What is because his army wasn't properly trained to fight?
200
The events at the Alamo inspired most Texans to do this...
What is fight harder for independence?
Battle Cry "Remember the Alamo!"
200
The Texan army left this town before going to battle at San Jacinto.
What is Harrisburg?
200
“The conflict lasted about eighteen minutes, from the time close action until we were in possession of the enemy’s encampment, taking one piece of cannon, (loaded), four stand of colors, all their camp equipage stores, and baggage. Our cavalry charged and routed that of the enemy upon the right, and given pursuit to the fugitives, which did not cease until they [arrived] at the bridge… [Our success in the action is conclusive proof of our soldiers’] daring intrepidity [fearlessness] and courage. Every officer and man proved himself worthy of the cause in which he battled, while the triumph received a lustre from the humanity which characterized their conduct after victory.” -Report to President David G. Burnet from this leader...
Who is General Sam Houston?
200
There were two treaties signed at Velasco. The second (secret) treaty suggested that Santa Anna would work to get the Mexican government to agree to this physical feature as the border between the two nations.
What is the Rio Grande river?
200
This is the era of Texas History that describes the battles of the Alamo, Coleto Creek, and San Jacinto along with the Runaway Scrape and the Treaties of Velasco.
What is the Texas Revolution and Independence?
300
This leader of the volunteer Texan army was too ill to fight at the Battle of the Alamo.
Who is James Bowie?
300
"I was forced to leave the Alamo before the siege and had tried to return to the Alamo. I was able to avenge my fallen Tejano brothers at the Battle of San Jacinto." This quote comes from this Spanish Tejano military officer.
Who is Juan Seguin?
300
This is the date that the Battle of San Jacinto occurred?
What is April 21, 1836?
300
The year 1836 is important in the State of Texas for this reason.
What is they gained their independence?
400
The siege and battle of the Alamo was significant because it gave General Houston time to retreat and do this important activity.
What is to train his army?
400
This river connects Washington-on-the-Brazos with Groce's Plantation.
What is the BRazos River?
400
"I was constantly retreating in order to train my troops. After we defeated the Mexicans at the Battle of San Jacinto, I wanted to make sure Santa Anna was kept safe so that the Treaties of Velasco would be enforced." - Said by this Mexican General.
Who is Jose Urrea?
400
The battle of San Jacinto only lasted this long.
What is 18 minutes?
400
“The cry of ‘Mexicans,’ though of daily occurrence, always created a panic. Bedding, provision, any and everything, would be thrown off to lighten the wagons…the road lined for miles with household goods.”
This is a description of this event...
What is the runaway scrape?
500
The final battle of the lasted this length of time.
What is 90 minutes?
500
This place near modern day Hempstead, TX is where General Houston spent two weeks training his troops for the battle at San Jacinto.
What is Groce's Plantation?
500
“The conflict lasted about eighteen minutes, from the time close action until we were in possession of the enemy’s encampment, taking one piece of cannon, (loaded), four stand of colors, all their camp equipage stores, and baggage. Our cavalry charged and routed that of the enemy upon the right, and given pursuit to the fugitives, which did not cease until they [arrived] at the bridge… [Our success in the action is conclusive proof of our soldiers’] daring intrepidity [fearlessness] and courage. Every officer and man proved himself worthy of the cause in which he battled, while the triumph received a lustre from the humanity which characterized their conduct after victory.” -Report to President David G. Burnet describes this battle.
What is the battle of San Jacinto?
500
This event best completes the “?” in the sequence above...
What is Sam Houston was able to be on the offensive and attack the Mexican Army and defeat them within minutes.
500
The final battle at the Alamo occurred on this date.
What was March 6, 1836?