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He lacked troops in adequate numbers, his troops lacked training and equipment and he had no money available to pay them, or to feed and equip them. He withdrew toward the US which extended Santa Anna's supply lines and allowed him time to gain fresh volunteers.

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At what battle did Sam Houston defeat Santa Anna's forces and win independence for Texas?

The Battle of San Jacinto :) <3


What did Sam Houston do in the war of the Alamo?

The Battle of the AlamoThere was no "war" of the Alamo. There was a battle at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas in March of 1836. Sam Houston did not participate in this battle, although he was commander of the revolutionary forces at the time. While Col. William B. Travis and 186 other Texas revolutionaries stalled Santa Anna at the Alamo, Sam Houston was moving eastward across Texas, working to recruit and train an army to successfully defeat Santa Anna's forces. A few weeks after the fall of the Texan forces at the Alamo, Sam Houston's army met with Santa Anna's army and quickly defeated the Mexicans at a place called San Jacinto, just east of where present day Houston, Texas is now located.


Where did sam Houston defeat santa Anna?

Sam Houston and his army defeated Santa Anna at The Battle of San Jacinto because Santa Anna told his army that they could take a siesta because Santa Anna had not seen very much activity at Sam Houston's base.


Who surrendered to Mexican forces at colteo creek?

The individual who surrendered to Mexican forces at Colteo Creek was Sam Houston. This event occurred during the Texas Revolution on April 21, 1836, when Houston and his army faced defeat against the Mexican troops led by General Santa Anna. Houston's surrender ultimately contributed to the larger conflict between Texas and Mexico, leading to Texas' eventual independence.


Why did Sam Houston destroy supplies?

Sam Houston destroyed supplies during the Texas Revolution to prevent them from falling into the hands of the Mexican army, which could use them to bolster their forces. By depriving the enemy of crucial resources, he aimed to weaken their position and enhance the chances of victory for the Texian forces. This strategic decision was part of his broader military strategy to outmaneuver and ultimately defeat the Mexican troops.

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Why did sam Houston try to replace Felix Houston with albert Sidney johnston?

He replaced felix because he wanted a nother chance to beat the Mexicans. And he wanted to defeat and get refvenge on the Mexicans.


Why did Sam Houston retreat during March and April of 1836?

He did not have the strength in his army to defeat the Mexicans.


Who helped Hernán Cortés defeat the Mexicans?

The Tlaxcalans.


Where did the Texans defeat the Mexicans after the Battle of the Alamo?

San Jacinto.


What is the synonym of beat?

overcome, defeat


How do you finish HeartGold from the beginning?

There is no real planned-out way to defeat HeartGold from the beginning. Each person has a different way of defeating the game, but we all overcome the same obstacles, just with different Pokemon. Put together the best Pokemon team you can without cheating to defeat the game.


The problems Winston Churchill had to overcome?

defeat hitlor


What is the synonym for vanquish?

Defeat, overcome, beat, overpower


How long did it take to defeat the Mexican army at San Jancito?

Less than an hour. It was a quick and lopsided battle because the Mexicans were overconfident and Houston caught them completely by surprise, just like Washington did with the Hessians at Trenton six decades earlier.


Where did Houston finally defeat Santa Anna?

At San Jacinto.


Who did sam Houston defeat at san jacinto?

Santa anna


Can you overcome a challenge or what is a better word for overcome?

Yes you can overcome a challenge, or you could use: conquer, defeat, master, prevail against (or over) ,surmount, triumph over,