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In response to the defeats at the Alamo and Goliad, Sam Houston __________.
 
  A. moved his troops forward, so as to attack Santa Annas army before it had time to recover from the fighting at the Alamo
  B. retreated several times, in order to recruit additional troops and to provide at least some military training for these volunteers
  C. resigned his military commission and allowed Stephen F. Austin to assume command of all Texas troops
  D. split his army into two regiments, so that he could attack both Santa Annas and Gen. Urreas armies at the same time in different locations

Question 2

Which one of the following statements accurately describes what happened at Goliad in March 1836?
 
  A. Col. James Fannins poor leadership resulted in his troops being surrounded by Mexican forces in an open prairie, forcing them to surrender.
  B. Almost all of the defenders were men who had lived in Texas for at least five years.
  C. About half of Fannins troops were local Tejanos (Mexican Texans) who hated Santa Anna.
  D. The garrison held out for two weeks against Gen. Urreas army but eventually surrendered in order to avoid death by starvation.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




nummyann

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Reply 2 on: Aug 8, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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