The Texas Revolution
Answer Questions below in Unit 5 Folder
Coleto Creek / Goliad
Go to: http://www.lsjunction.com/events/goliad_m.htm
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Describe the sequence of events that occurred during the Battle of Goliad.
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What were General Fannin’s mistakes according to the reading?
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Why did most of the Texans agree to surrender?
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Who is the 'Angel of Goliad'?
In Class Activity
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What did Fort Defiance used to be known as?
Go to: http://www.texasescapes.com/DEPARTMENTS/Guest_Columnists/Times_past/GoliadMassacre.htm
(Make note of whether these are from a Texas or Mexican perspective)2 Column notes
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What is the primary source account describing and whose perspective is it? (Texans or Mexican) How do you know?
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What did the solider recall were some of the last words of the men being killed?
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Why was this eyewitness able to survive this event?