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Texas History
Battles
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where was the first battle of the Texas Revolution fought? | Gonzales |
| What was the battle cry of the Texans at the Gonzales Battle, and to what did it refer? | "Come and Take It", a cannon the Mexican army wanted |
| Who led the Texans in their victory over General Cos at the Battle of San Antonio? | Ben Milam |
| For how many days did the siege of the Alamo last? | 13 |
| What two men were co-commanders for the Texans at the Alamo? | William B. Travis and James Bowie |
| What defiant phrase did Travis use just before signing his famous letter to "the people of Texas and all Americans in the world"? | "Victory or Death" |
| Who was the Mexican commander at the Battle of the Alamo? | Santa Anna |
| What woman was allowed to leave the Alamo to spread the word of the Texans' defeat? | Suzanna Dickinson |
| At what battle did the Texas army under Sam Houston defeat the Mexican army under Santa Anna? | San Jacinto |