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I DO, WE DO, YOU DO: Runaway Scrape, Goliad Massacre, & Battle of San Jacinto

Learning Target: I can give details surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution including the Runaway Scrape, Fannin’s surrender at Goliad, and The Battle of San Jacinto.

WE DO-GUIDED PRACTICE: RUNAWAY SCRAPE After the defeat at the Alamo, Sam Houston ordered the Texans to move eastward towards Louisiana and the United States. Fearing for their lives, U.S. settlers, African American slaves, and many Tejanos left their farms, homes, and towns to avoid being taken or killed by the Mexican troops. This movement of settlers became known as the RUNAWAY SCRAPE. Conditions were made worse by heavy rains and flooding during the spring of 1836. Many died from disease and hardships during the Runaway Scrape.

1) What was the movement of settlers and Tejanos after the Battle of the Alamo called?____________________________________________________________________________________

2) What CAUSED Sam Houston to order the Runaway Scrape?

A. He was trying to avoid Santa Anna and the Mexican troops.B. He was trying to avoid the heavy rains and flooding.C. He was trying to avoid disease.D. He wanted to attack Santa AnnaE. Both A and D

3) Which of the following happened LAST?

A. Texans lost the Battle of the Alamo.B. Sam Houston ordered his troops to retreat.C. Tejanos were killed by Mexican troops.D. Many died from disease during the Runaway ScrapeE. None of the above happened.

WE DO-GUIDED PRACTICE: MASSACRE AT GOLIADMassacre At Goliad - March 27, 1836After the Alamo, Mexican leader, General Urrea, surrounded Colonel James Fannin and the Texans at Coleto Creek. Realizing they are outnumbered, Texans surrendered at discretion (to surrender thinking that you will not be killed but will be treated with respect). Urrea marched the Texans to the city of Goliad where Santa Anna ordered the Texans to be shot even though they surrendered at discretion. Over 300 Texans were shot at gunpoint with only a few escaping in Goliad, TX. The massacre at Goliad helped unite the Texans like the Alamo.

After the Massacre at GoliadMore than 1,200 men joined the Texan Army because they were so angry about the massacre. They were eager to fight the Mexican army and regularly shouted things like “Remember the Alamo” and “Remember the Goliad” to inspire troops to train and fight the Mexican Army.

1) How did the Texans respond to the Goliad Massacre? What did they shout?

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2) Which of the following describes the EFFECT that the Massacre at Goliad had on Texans?

A. It inspired them to give up the fight against the Mexican Army.B. It inspired them to continue their fight against the Mexican Army. C. It made them extremely angry at the cruelty of the Mexican Army.D. Both B and CE. None of the above

3) Based on the information you have learned so far, sequence the following three events:

I. Battle of the AlamoII. Massacre at GoliadIII. Runaway Scrape

A. I, II, IIIB. II, III, IC. I, III, IID. III, II, IE. III, I, II

WE DO-GUIDED PRACTICE: BATTLE OF SAN JACINTOAfter the Massacre at Goliad and the Runaway Scrape, Houston began to prepare his troops. So many Texans were furious at the Mexican army for the Massacre at Goliad that the Texan army actually grew to 1,200 soldiers. Texans were anxious to join the fight against Santa Anna and his men. Houston faced criticism from his own soldiers, Texas countrymen, and Texas President, David G. Burnet. They all thought he should hurry up and fight Santa Anna. Houston was steadfast

[did not change] in his decision to retreat, prepare his troops, and ignored the criticism.

1) What caused 1,200 men to join the Texan Army?

A. Santa Anna asked the Texans to join the army.B. Texans were angry with Santa Anna and the Mexican army for their unfair treatment.C. Sam Houston forced people to join the Texan ArmyD. Texans wanted to fight Santa AnnaE. Both B and D

2) Why were some people unhappy with Sam Houston?

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A few weeks later, Houston assembled approximately 900 Texan troops at about 3:00 pm on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou. The Texans had fought the Mexican soldiers only one day before, but the Texans were ready for battle. Texan soldiers moved from the woods onto an open field, near where the Mexican Army was camped. They were unseen by the Mexican forces. Many of the Mexican soldiers, exhausted from days of marching and the previous day’s battle, were sleeping (they were in an afternoon siesta). Houston ordered the Texas soldiers to move forward!

1) What were the Mexicans doing when the Texans attacked?

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2) Use the text to sequence the following events.

I. Houston and his army attacked the sleeping Mexican troops.II. Houston assembled about 900 Texas troops.III. The Mexicans and Texans fought a battle.

A) I, II, IIIB) III, II, IC) III, I, IID) I, III, IIE) II, III, I

Many Mexican soldiers were awakened by bullets and battle cries of “Remember the Alamo” and “Remember Goliad!” The Battle of San Jacinto lasted only about 18 minutes. Surprised by the afternoon attack, many Mexican soldiers fled or tried to surrender. The Texan troops continued firing. When the shooting stopped, 630 Mexican soldiers had been killed. Only nine Texan troops had been killed or died of wounds from the fighting.

1) What caused the Mexican soldiers to flee and surrender?

A. They were surprised by the attack.B. They didn’t want to fight anymore.C. The Texans were too strong.D. They had already surrenderedE. None of the above.

Santa Anna had disappeared during the battle. He was found the next day hiding in the marsh. Having captured Santa Anna, the Texan army won not only the Battle of San Jacinto but also the war. Houston refused to let his soldiers kill the Mexican general. He later explained his reasons:“My motive in sparing the life of Santa Anna was to relieve the country of all hostile enemies without further bloodshed, and to secure his acknowledgement of our independence.”

1) Based on the quote, with which of the following statements would Sam Houston most likely agree?

A. Santa Anna was worth more to the Texan army alive than dead.B. Santa Anna was worth more to the Texan army dead than alive.C. Santa Anna should be killed.D. No more people should be killed in the battlesE. Both A and D.

WE DO-GUIDED PRACTICE: TREATIES OF VELASCOTwo Treaties ended the Texas Revolution. Use the chart below to answer the questions that follow.

Treaty of Velasco (Public) BOTH Treaty of Velasco (Private)War between Mexico and Texas was over.

Texas is independent.

All Mexican soldiers would return to Mexico.

Everyone knew about this treaty.

Signed by Texas President David G. Burnet and Santa Anna

Signed on May 14, 1836

Santa Anna was released from prison and sent back to Mexico

The Rio Grande would become the border between Texas and Mexico.

Only a few people knew about this treaty

1) Which of the following is a similarity between the two treaties?

A. Everyone knew about both treaties.B. Both treaties were signed by Santa Anna and Texas President David Burnet.C. Only a few people knew about both treaties.D. The Rio Grande would become Texas’s new border.E. None of the above

2) Which of the following is a difference between the Public and Private treaty?

A. In the public treaty, the war was announced as over and Texas was independent, but the private treaty sent Santa Anna back to Mexico.

B. Both treaties were signed by Santa Anna and David G. Burnet.C. Both treaties were signed on May 14, 1836. D. Both A and BE. None of the above

DUH-CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING: TX REVOLUTION EVENT SCRAMBLEDirections: Put the final events of the Texas Revolution in order on the timeline below. Write the letter in the correct space it belongs.

A. Massacre at GoliadB. Treaties of VelascoC. Battle of San Jacinto

D. Runaway Scrape

Directions: Number the following events in the order they happened during the Texas Revolution. This is really tricky because it includes events from today and from previous lesson! You should write a “1” next to the event that happened first and a “8” next to the event that happened last.

_____ Massacre at Goliad

_____ Battle of the Alamo

_____ Treaties of Velasco

_____ Battle of Gonzales

_____ Battle of Goliad

_____ Siege or Battle of San Antonio

_____ Runaway Scrape

_____ Battle of San Jacinto

I DO/WE DO-Important Dates & People: Texas Revolution Part 2

1. Runaway Scrape: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Goliad Massacre:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Battle of San Jacinto______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. James Fannin:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. General Urrea:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

YOU DO-Independent Practice: Texas Revolution Newspaper Project

Now that you have learned about the entire Texas Revolution, complete the final articles of your newspaper.

Name:________________________________________ Date:_________ HR:__________ Class Period:_______EXIT TICKET: LAST EVENTS OF THE TX REVOLUTIONDirections: Put the final events of the Texas Revolution in order on the timeline below. Write the letter in the correct space it belongs.

A. Treaties of VelascoB. Battle of San JacintoC. Runaway ScrapeD. Massacre at GoliadE. Battle of the Alamo

1) What is the Runaway Scrape?A. Sam Houston’s attack on Santa Anna.B. Sam Houston’s retreat after the Battle of the Alamo.C. Santa Anna’s retreat after the Battle of the AlamoD. Santa Anna’s attack on Sam Houston.E. Both A and B

2) Which of the following was an effect of the massacre at Goliad?A. Texans were angry with the way the Mexican government had treated their army.B. No one died.C. Over 300 Texans were killedD. Both A and CE. None of the above.

3) What CAUSED Texans to be so successful at the battle of San Jacinto?A. They had more people than the Mexican Army.B. They caught the Mexican Army by surprise when they attacked.C. The Mexican Army was prepared to fight themD. Both B and CE. None of the above.

4) Which of the following is TRUE about the treaties of Velasco?A. There were two treaties – one was public and one was private.B. There was only one treaty.C. The treaties did not end the Texas Revolution.D. The treaties did not make Texas an independent country.E. None of the above are true.