Chapter 12 Study Guide
Which battle cry did Texans shout as they attacked the Mexicans at San Jacinto?
"Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!"
Fewer than how many Texans were killed at the Battle of San Jacinto?
10
Which of these was a major reason for the Texan success at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Antonio López de Santa Anna failed to post sentries, or scouts.
When did the Battle of San Jacinto take place?
April 21, 1836
place where the Mexican army was prevented from crossing, so they turned south to capture the capital
Brazos River
city that donated "The Twin Sisters" to the Texan army; David G. Burnet's hometown
Cincinnati, Ohio
President of Texas who urged Sam Houston to fight
David G. Burnet
Sam Houston prevented the Mexicans from escaping the field by destroying a bridge, but the Texans were still able to retreat if they lost the fight at San Jacinto.
False
The Battle of San Jacinto lasted 18 hours.
False
The Mexican government accepted Santa Anna's surrender agreement after the Battle of San Jacinto and recognized the independence of Texas.
False
Severe drought made the Runaway Scrape more difficult for the Texans.
False ; Rains
In the secret Treaty of Velasco, Antonio López de Santa Anna agreed to try to convince the Mexican government to set the boundary of Texas at the Nueces River
False ; Rio Grande
The Texas government at Washington-on-the-Brazos named David Burnet as commander-in-chief of the Texas army in March of 1836.
False ; Sam Houston
The flight of Texas settlers in March of 1836 was given the nickname "The Runaway Flight."
False ; Scrape
Sam Houston convinced Secretary of War Jared Groce that the retreat of the Texan army was a good idea.
False ; Thomas Rusk
mentioned in Texans' battle cry at the Battle of San Jacinto
Goliad
burned on Sam Houston's order before he began his retreat
Gonzales
Which capital of Texas was burned by Mexican forces in April of 1836?
Harrisburg
temporary Texas capital burned by Santa Anna's troops
Harrisburg
Why didn't Antonio López de Santa Anna worry when his officers warned him that the Mexican army had taken up a poor position before the Battle of San Jacinto?
He didn't think that the Texans would attack
Why did Sam Houston order Fannin to retreat eastward from Goliad?
He wanted Fannin's men to help strengthen his army to better oppose the Mexican army
What happened to Antonio López de Santa Anna after the Battle of San Jacinto?
He was captured by the Texans.
How did Sam Houston's army change in the weeks between leaving Gonzales and reaching San Jacinto?
It grew larger and was better trained.
commanded Texas forces at Goliad
James Fannin
Texan who led a force that slowed Santa Anna's advance at the Brazos River
Moseley Baker
site of major battle between Texans and Mexicans
San Jacinto River
leader of Kentucky volunteers who joined the Texas Revolution
Sidney Sherman
Why did Sam Houston order the Texan army to retreat in March of 1836?
The Texan Army was untrained, undisciplined, and poorly supplied.
Why was the arrival of the "Twin Sisters" important to the Texan army?
The Texan army had been forced to abandon their artillery during the retreat east.
Why did Antonio López de Santa Anna believe that the Texas rebellion had been crushed in March of 1836?
The Texan army seemed to be completely defeated.
After the Battle of San Jacinto, what did Antonio López de Santa Anna sign?
The Treaties of Velasco
Why were many of Sam Houston's men frustrated in March of 1836?
The men were tired of retreating and wanted to fight.
Which of the following is true about Houston's army at San Jacinto?
The soldiers were from many different countries.
Why did the Texans throw away their possessions?
They needed to travel light because they were fleeing the Mexican army.
Texas Secretary of War who supported Sam Houston
Thomas Rusk
As a result of the skirmish on April 20, Mirabeau L. Lamar was placed in command of the Texas cavalry.
True
In April 1836, Moseley Baker prevented Mexican forces from crossing the Brazos River, which slowed the Mexican advance and forced Santa Anna to change direction.
True
Juan Seguín commanded a company of Tejanos at the Battle of San Jacinto.
True
Martin Perfecto de Cós brought additional troops to the Mexican army just before the Battle of San Jacinto.
True
Mirabeau Lamar commanded the Texas cavalry at the Battle of San Jacinto
True
One of the Treaties of Velasco, signed after the Battle of San Jacinto, recognized Texas independence.
True
While he was a prisoner after the Battle of San Jacinto, Antonio López de Santa Anna ordered the withdrawal of all Mexican troops to south of the Rio Grande
True
temporary Texas capital at the mouth of the Brazos River
Velasco
site of bridge destroyed to prevent reinforcement or retreat
Vince's Bayou
meeting place of the convention that named Sam Houston commander of Texan army
Washington - on - the - Brazos
Which answer choice describes "The Twin Sisters"?
a pair of six-pound cannons donated by the people of Cincinnati
Why did many Texan settler families move east in the Runaway Scrape in 1836?
fear of Santa Anna's advancing army
What was a notable achievement in the Battle of San Jacinto?
how quickly the Texans won the battle
Approximately how many men fought on the Texan side at the Battle of San Jacinto?
just over 900
place where the Texan army trained for about two weeks in April 1836
the plantation of Jared Groce
What was the Mexican government's response to the Treaties of Velasco?
to call the secret treaty illegal and refuse to follow it
