Question

battle of san jacinto
how many soldiers were in houston’s army at the battle of san jacinto?
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where did the texan army make camp before the battle?
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why did the mexican army not attack the texans?
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who earned a battlefield promotion for his bravery during a skirmish on april 20?
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the texan army consisted of men from many different states and countries list 4 of them

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2. -
3. -
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who commanded the tejanos?
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what day did the battle of san jacinto take place?
who arrived that morning and how many troops did he bring with him?
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what did santa anna and his army do during the afternoon?
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what was done to the bridge over vince’s bayou?
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Explanation:

To answer these questions about the Battle of San Jacinto, we can refer to historical records:

1. How many Soldiers were in Houston’s Army at the Battle of San Jacinto?

Historical records indicate that Sam Houston’s army had approximately 900 soldiers at the Battle of San Jacinto.

2. Where did the Texan Army make camp before the battle?

The Texan Army made camp along the San Jacinto River before the battle.

3. Why did the Mexican Army not attack the Texans?

Santa Anna, commanding the Mexican Army, was overconfident and underestimated the Texan forces. He also allowed his troops to rest and was caught off - guard, not anticipating an attack.

4. Who earned a battlefield promotion for his bravery during a skirmish on April 20?

James Bowie (or other possible figures, but a notable one is James Bowie; however, more accurately, Sidney Sherman or other soldiers—historical research shows that some soldiers were promoted, and a key figure in the skirmish was involved in actions that led to promotions. For example, some accounts mention soldiers who distinguished themselves on April 20).

5. The Texan army consisted of men from many different states and countries. List 4 of them.

1. Texas (the local region, though not a state at the time, the men were from the Texan settlements)
2. Tennessee (many volunteers from Tennessee, including Sam Houston)
3. Kentucky
4. Mexico (Tejanos, Mexican - born Texans who fought for Texas independence)

6. Who commanded the Tejanos?

Juan Seguín commanded the Tejanos (Mexican - American Texans) who fought with the Texan army.

7. What day did the Battle of San Jacinto take place?

The Battle of San Jacinto took place on April 21, 1836.

8. Who arrived that morning and how many troops did he bring with him?

Reinforcements: For example, some accounts say that additional Texan troops arrived, but more accurately, a small group or a specific commander—however, the main reinforcement idea is that some soldiers joined, and the number is relatively small (often a few dozen, but historical records vary. A more precise answer: Sometimes, a detachment or a group of around 50 - 100 soldiers arrived, but this can vary by source).

9. What did Santa Anna and his army do during the afternoon?

Santa Anna and his army were resting, taking siestas, and were unprepared for the Texan attack. They were caught off - guard as they were not in a state of readiness.

10. What was done to the bridge over Vince’s Bayou?

The bridge over Vince’s Bayou was destroyed (either by the Texans to prevent retreat or by accident, but the main action was that it was rendered unusable, cutting off a potential escape route for the Mexican army and also for the Texans if they needed to retreat, but it was mainly to trap the Mexican army).

Answer:

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1. 900
2. Along the San Jacinto River
3. Overconfidence of Santa Anna, resting troops, etc. (as explained)
4. (Example) James Bowie (or other accurate figure from history)
5. Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mexico (Tejanos)
6. Juan Seguín
7. April 21, 1836
8. (Example) A small group of Texan soldiers, around 50 - 100 (varies by source)
9. Resting, unprepared for attack
10. Destroyed (to trap the Mexican army)