MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
THE MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR
Question
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America
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Mexico
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Texas
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Santa Anna
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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: -The Republic of Texas won its independence on April 21, 1836, with a final battle along the San Jacinto River.
Detailed explanation-3: -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. The defense of the Alamo remains a symbol of resistance and revolution.
Detailed explanation-4: -It was a revolution that Texas would eventually win. One of the greatest helps to the Texan cause was Santa Anna, the Mexican president, who provided the cause for revolution, stirred up the Texans’ anger and zeal, and caused the Texans to win the final battle at San Jacinto.
Detailed explanation-5: -During the Texas Revolution, a convention of American Texans meets at Washington-on-the-Brazos and declares the independence of Texas from Mexico.