CH 13+14 Blood of Heroes

Question 1

Name 2 reasons James Fannin decided not to reinforce the Alamo with his men from Goliad

Answer 1

No supplies and they expected Santa Anna’s men to come

Question 2

What was the only town which successfully sent reinforcements to aid the Alamo defenders? How many men came?

Answer 2

Gonzales, 32 men

Question 3

Why did the Americans in the Alamo support the Texian cause? What relationship do the ideas that sparked the American Revolution have with the Texian struggle for freedom?

Answer 3

The Americans liked the idea of liberty. They both had taxation w/out representation, a tyrannical leader, and military occupation

Question 4

At this time in history, what was essential to the idea of liberty and the truly free man? Why?

Answer 4

Its honor. They saw it as a principle to look to be

Question 5

What date did the Mexicans declare independence?

Answer 5

March 3, 1836