The Runaway Scrape-3.0

 After the fall of the Alamo and the massacre at Goliad, news spread quickly that Santa Anna was heading east. Fear swept through the settlers in his path, and many families decided to flee. This mass evacuation became known as

• Runaway Scrape
• Goliad Escape
• Texas Revolution Retreat
• Battle of San Jacinto

What event caused the settlers of Texas to flee during the Runaway Scrape?

• A drought that ruined crops

• Santa Anna’s army advancing after victories at the Alamo and Goliad

• A large earthquake that destroyed homes

• A disagreement between settlers and Sam Houston

Which Texan leader ordered the retreat that led to the Runaway Scrape?

• James Fannin

• William B. Travis

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

Families packed what little they could carry and left their homes, heading toward safety in

• Mexico

• England

• Canada

• The US and east Texas

How did the Runaway Scrape help Sam Houston's army?

• It gave Houston time to prepare for a surprise attack on Santa Anna.

• It weakened Santa Anna’s army by cutting off their supplies.

• It allowed settlers to build forts to protect the Texas border.

• It encouraged settlers to join Santa Anna’s army instead of fighting.

What challenges did settlers face during the Runaway Scrape?

• Lack of weapons and uniforms

• Freezing temperatures, disease, and muddy roads

• Attacks by Sam Houston’s army

• Finding places to settle in the western part of Texas

The Runaway Scrape was considered a _______ point in the Texas Revolution.

• minor

• turning

• insignificant

• irrelevant

Who was the leader of the Texan forces during the Runaway Scrape?

• James Fannin

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• William B. Travis

Which battle marked the end of the Runaway Scrape?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of Goliad

What was the impact of the Runaway Scrape on the civilian population of Texas?

• It had no significant impact

• It led to a significant increase in population

• It caused widespread panic and displacement

• It resulted in economic prosperity