USA HISTORY

MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855

THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which battle cry did Texans shout as they attacked the Mexicans at San Jacinto? “
A
“Freedom for Texas! No More Slavery”
B
“To the Rio Grande”
C
“Santiago”
D
“Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad”
Explanation: 

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: -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-3: -The battle cry of “remember the Alamo” later became popular during the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848.

Detailed explanation-4: -“Remember the Alamo!” became their rallying cry as an urgent reminder to avenge their earlier defeat. On April 21, Texas and Mexico fought again at the Battle of San Jacinto. Texas was victorious this time, and won independence from Mexico, bringing the Texas Revolution to an end.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Alamo became a symbol of resistance to oppression and the Texas fight for freedom. On April 21, 1836, at the Battle of San Jacinto, Sam Houston led an army of over 800 Texans to attack Santa Anna’s army. Many soldiers shouted, “Remember the Alamo” as their battle cry.

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