MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
MANIFEST DESTINY
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Battle of the Alamo
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Battle of San Jacinto
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Battle of Gonzales
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Battle of Goliad
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Detailed explanation-1: -Remembering how badly the Texans had been defeated at the Alamo, on April 21, 1836, Houston’s army won a quick battle against the Mexican forces at San Jacinto and gained independence for Texas.
Detailed explanation-2: -Battle of San Jacinto: Background In March 1836, in the midst of armed conflict with the Mexican government, Texas declared its independence from Mexico.
Detailed explanation-3: -Santa Anna was captured the next day on April 22 and Cos on April 24. After being held for about three weeks as a prisoner of war, Santa Anna signed the peace treaty that dictated that the Mexican army leave the region, paving the way for the Republic of Texas to become an independent country.
Detailed explanation-4: -During the Texan War for Independence, the Texas militia under Sam Houston launches a surprise attack against the forces of Mexican General Santa Anna along the San Jacinto River. The Mexicans were thoroughly defeated, and hundreds were taken prisoner, including General Santa Anna himself.