USA HISTORY

JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850

THE TRAIL OF TEARS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the cause of the battle at the Alamo?
A
The Mexicans wanted the Texans out of Texas
B
The Texans wanted independence from Mexico
C
Mexicans forced Texans to follow strict laws
D
Mexico wanted to own Texas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Motivated by a desire for revenge, as well as their written desire to preserve a border open to immigration and the importation and practice of slavery, the Texians defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto, on April 21, 1836, ending the rebellion in favor of the newly formed Republic of Texas.

Detailed explanation-2: -The battle of the Alamo was fought over issues like Federalism, preservation of the Antebellum South, slavery, immigration rights, the cotton industry, and above all, money. General Santa Anna arrived at San Antonio; his Mexican army, with some justification, regarded the Texans as murderers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Battle of the Alamo was an important event in the Texas Revolution and American History because it rallied the rest of Texas to fight against the Mexican army eventually leading to a victory over Santa Ana at the Battle of San Jacinto.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most immediate cause of the Texas Revolution was the refusal of many Texas, both Anglo and Mexican, to accept the governmental changes mandated by “Siete Leyes” which placed almost total power in the hands of the Mexican national government and Santa Anna.

Detailed explanation-5: -Texas was victorious this time, and won independence from Mexico, bringing the Texas Revolution to an end.

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