The Battle of San Antonio

What event took place on December 9, 1835, in San Antonio, Texas?

• The Mexican Army won a battle.

• General Martin Perfecto de Cos surrendered.

• The Texians declared independence.

• A peace treaty was signed.

How did the townspeople of San Antonio react to the Mexican Army's departure?

• They were indifferent.

• They cheered.

• They protested.

• They were sad.

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What did the Mexican soldiers think about the Texians after the battle?

• They respected them as equals.

• They considered them professionally trained.

• They saw them as backwoods frontiersmen.

• They thought they were invincible.

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What significant event happened in 1821 related to Mexico?

• Mexico gained independence from Spain.

• Mexico lost a battle to the Texians.

• Mexico signed a peace treaty with the United States.

• Mexico became a part of the United States.

What is the main feeling of the Mexican soldiers after their defeat in San Antonio?

• Pride

• Shame

• Indifference

• Joy

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What do the Mexican soldiers plan to do after their defeat?

• Surrender completely

• Return to reclaim their honor

• Form an alliance with the Texians

• Move to another city

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What is the term used to refer to the citizens of Texas in the text?

• Texans

• Texians

• Tejanos

• Texites

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What can be inferred about the Texians' belief after the battle?

• They think the war is over.

• They believe they will lose the next battle.

• They are planning to retreat.

• They want to negotiate peace.

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Why might the Mexican soldiers feel ashamed after losing to the Texians?

• They were outnumbered.

• They lost to less experienced soldiers.

• They had no weapons.

• They were not trained.

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What does the text suggest about the future actions of the Mexican Army?

• They will give up on Texas.

• They will return to fight again.

• They will seek help from Spain.

• They will negotiate with the Texians.

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