History Test study
What path did Santa Anna take?
He went to San Antonio.
Why did Houston feel it was important to secure Santa Anna's safety?
Houston thought it was important to secure Santa Anna safety because he was the president, so he controlled whether or not texting this could be in depend. he controls whether or not Mexico would stop attacking Texas. if they killed him, then Texas would never be able to be free.
What is the importance of the capture of the presidio at Goliad, the capture of San Antonio de Bexar, and the Grass Fight for the Texans?
The importance of the capture of the presidio at Goliad and San Antonio de Bexar and the Grass Fight was that they were defeated in all of the places that they were originally at/they owned it.
What was the purpose of Houston's destruction of Vince's bridge?
The purpose of Houston's destruction of Vince's Bridge was too cut off Mexican reinforcements and destroyed the retreat route for both the Texans in the Mexican. SO, they both had to choose but to fight
Who are the Immortal 32? What is the significance of their choice?
They are the only people who responded to William Travis's letter and they came from Goliad. The significance of their choice was that they knew very well that they had little chance of making it out alive but they still came.
Who is General Urrea? What path did he take?
A general in the Mexican Arm and Santa Anna's second in command. He took the path to Goliad. After he gathered his group at Goliad he headed from Goliad to meet Santa Anna before the Battle of San Jacinto.
What is the Army of the People? Who was the first leader of the Army of the People?
Army who fought for Texas. Made up of volunteers and the leader was Sam Houston. The Texans in the army wanted him to fight Santa Anna instead of running away.
As Fannin was evacuating Fort Defiance, what did his soldiers demand? What does that show about the Texan army?
As he was evacuating Fort Defiance, his soldiers demanded for him not to stop and not to allow the cattle to graze but he did which resulted in many soldiers and his troop arguing with him they wanted to continue this to retreat until they reached the protection of coleto Creek this shows that the Texan army is very disobedient and loose with their leadership usually an army supposed to obey the leader's orders no matter what they are
Compare the situations that both Santa Anna and Sam Houston faced at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Beforehand, Sam Houston was at a fork in the road. He had to decide whether he was going to face Santa Anna (right) Or head to the US (Left) Sam Houston decided to go right and face Mexico. Santa Anna and his troops were in a very bad position because they camped in open and vulnerable land behind a marsh meaning no escape. On the other hand, Sam Houston had a great position because he was heading in the trees and how to buy you behind him, which meant that no one could attack them from the back. Sam Houston already had a great Advantage before fighting Santa Anna and his troops
What phrase became famous from the Battle of Gonzales? What did the phrase symbolize?
Come and take it. It symbolizes the start of the revolution and the Texans fighting back against the Mexican government. The phrase "Come and take it" became famous from the Battle of Gonzales. This phrase symbolizes that Texas was no longer tyrannized by the Mexican government. They were not afraid of them and they wanted their independence.
What was Houston's plan with his troops after the fall of the Alamo and Goliad?
Houston's plan with his troops after the fall of the Alamo and Goliad was to Head East to the US where his troops could get more training even though many of his troop's action to stop running away from Santa Anna to fight him you believe that they were not ready if they went to the us (since they were also Americans) to the US would protect them against Santa Anna and his troops
What is the significance of Santa Anna's red flag and the Mexican song De Guello?
It means that Mexico is taking no prisoners and that all Texans will be killed
What impact might the victory at Gonzales have with the Texans and their fight for independence?
It might give Texas more will to fight more battles and continue fighting for independence. This victory made the Texans more confident in themselves. They believed that they could defeat Mexico and escape their rule, so they could declare independence. This victory encouraged them to continue fighting the Mexicans so they can officially declare independence.
How would the Battle of Gonzales be described from a Mexican point of view?
It would be described as unfair or uncalled for because Mexico was not asking to fight, nor were they ready to fight because they requested reinforcements.
What were Sam Houston's thoughts about the Alamo?
Sam Houston believed that there was no longer a need for the Alamo since it was in the middle of Texas and no one lived there. He ordered it destroyed and he just wanted the people and weapons from the area to add to his army.
What measures did Santa Anna take as a response to the Mexican loss of Bexar?
Santa Anna marches his army to San Antonio to fight against the Texans in the Alamo. He goes with General Urrea. The fight ended with Santa Anna and his army taking the victory and leaving no survivors except for the women and children he told to go back to the other Texans (Sam Houston) and tell them what they witnessed. He hoped this would let Texas know that he wasn't playing around anymore. He was going to defeat them, no matter what it took.
What were Santa Anna's orders regarding the prisoners at Goliad?
Santa Anna ordered the colonel Portilla, a Mexican commander in charge of James Fannin and his men, to execute the Texans he stated that it was against the law that they were still alive in the know they went against Mexico
How was Santa Anna captured?
Santa Anna was captured by a group. He was wearing a privates uniform to disguise that he was Santa Anna but the other Mexicans that were captured saluted him which allowed them to figure out that he was Santa Anna
What is the significance of the Battle of Coleto Creek?
Shows how Texas leadership problems could cost Texas
How would the Battle of Gonzales be described from a Texan point of view?
The Battle of Gonzales- From a Texan's point of view, the Battle of Gonzales was courageous and victorious because even with the demand of the cannon from the intimidating Mexican army, they declined, and they were able to defeat the Mexicans. The Texans believed the Mexicans were intimidated by them, and that was why the Mexicans withdrew from Bexar. They defeated the Mexicans by shooing them away without losing a single man. Battle of Gonzales- From a Texan perspective, the Battle of Goliad would be described as easy and convincing because they believed that since they were so intimidating, the Mexicans surrendered. This boosted the confidence of the Texans that Mexico was nto all that powerful and their small inexperienced group of soldiers could defeat them. It would also be described as victorious because they were able to steal valuables from the Mexicans.
What document did the Consultation of 1835 write? Why is this document important regarding the position of the Texans and their rebellion?
The Consultation of 1835 wrote the Declaration of November 7, 1835. This document is important because it declares that Texans were only fighting Mexico to defend their rights. It makes sure that everyone knows that this was not a vengeful fight. Instead, it was one for justice. This document justified what occurred between the Mexicans and Texans.
Why would the Mexican government request the return of the cannon from the town of Gonzales?
The Mexican government requested the return of the cannon from the town of Gonzales to prove that they no longer trust the Texans, and they have tensions between the groups. The Texans believed it was an excuse for them to attack their town. The Mexicans feel threatened by the Texans, so they want to take away what little power they have
What did the Texans at the Alamo decide? What does that show about the Texan army?
The Texans at the Alamo decided to fight the Mexican army instead of surrendering as they demanded. OS in response to the demand for surrender, the Texans shot a cannon, which meant no.
What were the elements that made up the Texas Declaration of Independence?
The Texas Declaration of Independence stated that the people of Texas in an assembled convention are giving them the power to declare independence to Texas. The declaration of independence first visited the complaints and crimes against Santa Anna and Mexico. Second, it stated that the Texans were denied the rights of the Constitution of 1824. Lastly it declared Texas Independent
What were the agreements laid out in the secret Treaty of Velasco?
The agreement laid out in the private (secret) Treaty of Velasco was that Santa Anna recognizes Texas as an independent country. Santa Anna was released to Mexico. He set the Rio Grande as the border between Texas and Mexico and said the Sabine River. this was because Mexico/Texas gain more territory during the time of nations were together so they needed the Rio Grande instead
What were the casualties at the siege of San Jacinto? Which side was victorious?
The casualties of the siege of San Jacinto where most Mexicans killed other prisoners will need 9 Texans killed the Texans were significantly or Victorious
What was the Runaway Scrape?
The eastern movement of Texas settlers as fear spread of Santa Anna and his army; entire towns were emptied. They abandoned and burned their homes
What was the end result of the Battle of Gonzales?
The end result was Texas victory with the cannon over Mexico. It caused them to have more confidence.
What were the lessons of the Alamo and Goliad?
The lessons of the Alamo and Goliad for the Texans was that Santa Anna was stronger than the Texans by a lot because in both battles the Texans lost while the Mexicans were victorious after these losses you can prove that they learned that the Mexicans were very strong because Sam Houston and his troops began to retreat
What is the purpose of Travis's Victory or Death letter? Why is this letter important in Texas history?
The purpose was to inspire and gather more people to help defend Texas at the Alamo. It's important to Texas history because it symbolizes the purpose and the reason these Texans fought in the Alamo. It was to defend their rights.
How did Santa Anna's treatment of the Texans at the Alamo and Goliad affect the Texans both positively and negative?
The treatment of the Texans at the Alamo and Goliad affected the Texans both positively and negatively affected them positively because it created anger in the Texans and the desire to fight back the same way Santa Anna did. ruthlessly. this eventually led to the Battle of San Jacinto and the Texans killed every Mexican and the Mexicans they didn't kill we're taking for his treatment negatively affected the Texans because they were now discouraged and scared of Santa Anna and his army or instant Sam Houston and his army were running East away from Santa Anna to the US
What does this refusal indicate about the Anglos and their relationship with the Mexican government?
This refusal indicates that the Anglos did not want to be controlled by the Mexican government. Their relationship with Mexico was over and it now turned into a fight for freedom.
Why did Sam Houston and William Goyens meeting with the Cherokee?
To convince them to not side with the Mexicans with a peace treaty
What vote did the members of the Consultation of 1835 vote on? What was the result of the vote?
Voted on plans for defeating mexico. It was unanimous.
What plan did Austin and the Army of the People have?
Wanted to go to the united states so they could get assistance to fight Mexico
What decisions did the provisional government make regarding Texas and their struggles with the Mexican government?
elected officials such as Henry smith from the pro-war group as governer and James Robinson as lieutenant governer created General Council to help run government three commissioners(including Stephen F. Austin) to travel to U.S to recruit volunteers for the army and raise money Sam Houston in charge of army and navy keep Mexico from resupplying and protecting Texas cost
What was the result of James Fannin's delay to evacuate Fort Defiance, the presidio at Goliad? What does that show about the Texan army?
resulted in the Battle of Coleto Creek James Fannin's delay to evacuate Fort Defiance resulted in them losing their lead to the Mexican Army. This is what essentially leads to them getting caught and captured the shows that they have really bad leadership and they did not obey orders of the higher power. They did not have official leadership positions so they did not listen to other leaders in power. In short, they are a disorganized state.
What were the agreements laid out in the public Treaty of Velasco?
the agreements laid out in the public in the newspaper. Treaty of Velasco Word that Mexico end of the fighting in Texas. Mexican forces were out of Texas as soon as possible. the prisoners taken by the Mexican were released. Mexico returns property taken during the war
What was the result of the Battle of San Jacinto?
the result of the battle of San Jacinto is Texas Victory against Mexico. it was the official release for Mexico's power. they were now in Independence state.
