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In which battle did Sam Houston win independence for Texas by defeating the Mexican Army?
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∙ 14y ago
the battle of san jacito i think
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What was Sam Houston's role in Texas independence?
He gained independence for Texas by defeating Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.
How did Sam Houston play an important part in the Texas War of Independence?
Houston commanded the Texan army which routed the Mexican army under Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto, effectively driving the Mexican army out of Texas and paving the way for Texan independence.
When did Mexican surrender to Sam Houston?
Never. Sam Houston surrendered to him. After the Alamo, they had another battle and during that battle they surrendered. The Battle of Coleto, was the battle they surrendered to.
At what battle did the Mexican Army surrender to the Texans?
The decisive defeat in Texas was at the Battle of San Jacinto led by Sam Houston defeating Mexican General Santa Ana in a surprise attack. This battle occurred after the devastating defeat of the Texans at the Alamo by the same general Santa Ana. Houston himself lost many friends and even a relative of his wife, Mary, at the Alamo. Houston's troops were rallyed by the cry, "Remember the Alamo."
What did Sam Houston do for Texas?
He won its independence at the Battle of San Jacinto.
What battle cry inspired Sam Houston to defeat the Mexican Army?
"Remember the Alamo" is the famous battle cry.
What is the battle after the Alamo called?
San Jacinto, where Houston destroyed the Mexican army. The battle lasted only 18 minutes, and Houston was outnumbered as well, 1500 to 989.
What did Sam Houston do for TX?
He won the Independence of Texas at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Why is Sam Houston famous at the Alamo?
He was NOT there, but is remembered for a quick defeat of Santa Anna's Mexican Army at Jan Jacinto, Texas, shortly after the fall of the Alamo. His battle cry THERE was, "Remember the Alamo!". The Battle of San Jacinto gained Texas its independence from Mexico.
Who won in the battle of the Mexican Revolution'?
The revolutionaries (who fought against Mexican federal troops).
What town close to Houston had an important war with the Mexican Army?
San Antonio is 169 miles and is the site of the Alamo. San Jacinto is 77 miles north and is the site of the final battle in the war for Texas Independence.
What did Sam Houston accomplish?
His victory at the Battle of San Jacinto led to Independence for Texas.
