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The Battle of San Jacinto

The Battle of San Jacinto.

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The Battle of San Jacinto

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  1. The Battle of San Jacinto

  2. On April 21, the Texans were informed that some Mexican troops had crossed a nearby bridge. Houston told his army to burn down all the bridges , so that nobody could retreat. At 3:30, the Texans moved out toward the Mexican camp. “Remember the Alamo!” they screamed. The Mexicans were taken by surprise and tried to retreat , but the Texans followed. S anta Anna was captured , but later allowed to return to Mexico. The Texans won in this battle! Summary

  3. Texas wanted independence Sam Houston wanted Santa Anna alive Mexico didn’t have time to form their units Texas wanted to make their own laws Causes of the Battle of San Jacinto.

  4. Texans fought for independence Sam Houston told his soldiers not to kill Santa Anna • Mexican forces retreated when the Texans attacked suddenly • Texans fought to make their own laws Effects of the Battle of San Jacinto

  5. If we didn’t have the Battle of San Jacinto, we would still be part of Mexico. I wouldn’t have typed this up. Would we be born? How would we learn? Would anybody have ever landed on the moon. Would we have computers , technology? Where would you live? What about everybody else? We would not be a part of the United Sates! What if?

  6. By Bridget Rhodes

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