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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Expansion and Compromise

Question 13 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

What happened at the Battle of San Jacinto?

Answer
A
Sam Houston's men captured Santa Anna.
B
Santa Anna's men captured Sam Houston.
C
Sam Houston surrendered to US troops.
D
Santa Anna surrendered to US troops.

Explanation

At the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, Sam Houston’s Texan forces defeated the Mexican army led by Santa Anna. Santa Anna was captured after the battle, making A, “Sam Houston’s men captured Santa Anna,” correct. The other choices incorrectly say Houston was captured or that Santa Anna surrendered to US troops.

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