USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On April 21, 1836, the Texan Army under Sam Houston attacked Santa Anna’s army on the banks of the San Jacinto River with cries of “Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! God and Texas!” The battle lasted only 18 minutes and was a resounding victory for the Texans.

Detailed explanation-2: -“Remember the Alamo” was the battle cry used by Texans during their fight for independence from Mexico. It was used to motivate and inspire troops as they remember the 200 Texans that were killed during the Battle of the Alamo. The full battle cry was actually “Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!

Detailed explanation-3: -On April 21, 1836, Sam Houston and some 800 Texans defeated Santa Anna’s Mexican force of approximately 1, 500 men at the Battle of San Jacinto, shouting “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember Goliad!” as they attacked.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Remember the Alamo” was a call for vengeance against Mexicans that was used as a rallying cry at San Jacinto and during the Mexican-American War.

Detailed explanation-5: -During the Battle of San Jacinto, Houston was shot in the ankle. But with the Texian’s overwhelming victory that day-and his capture of Santa Anna-Houston’s heroism and leadership in the name of Texas was confirmed. He was elected president of the Republic of Texas.