Battle of Mier: Key Events and Figures

Jeff Moran discusses the Battle of Mier, fought in December 1842, as part of Texas history. The battle involved key figures like Bigfoot Wallace and Samuel Walker. Texans launched a punitive expedition into Mexico, capturing towns like Laredo and Guerrero before reaching Mier. Despite initial success, the Texans faced a larger Mexican force and eventually surrendered. The Texans destroyed their flag and weapons to prevent them from falling into Mexican hands. The video highlights the significance of Texas flags and their unique designs.

Who was the narrator of the video discussing the Battle of Mier?

• Jeff Moran

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Thomas Lubbock

Which city and county are named after the leader of the punitive expedition into Mexico?

• Dallas

• Austin

• Lubbock

• Houston

What was the first town captured by the Texians during their advance into Mexico?

• Laredo

• Mier

• San Antonio

• Guerrero

What strategy did the Texians use to try to capture the Mexican cannons during the battle?

• They used lassos to try to pull them in.

• They charged directly at the cannons.

• They set up a blockade around the cannons.

• They attempted to negotiate a truce.

What was the outcome of the third attack by the Mexican forces during the Battle of Mier?

• The attack was repelled by the Texians.

• The Mexicans successfully captured the Texian cannons.

• The Texians surrendered immediately.

• The Mexicans captured the Texian flag.

What did the Texians do with their flag rather than surrender it to the Mexicans?

• They hid it in a building.

• They gave it to a local villager.

• They buried it.

• They tore and burned it.

Who was the Texian leader that decided to surrender during the Battle of Mier?

• Ewen Cameron

• Thomas Lubbock

• Sam Houston

• James Fannin

What did the Mexican general offer for the pieces of the Texian flag?

• $50

• $100

• $200

• $500

What was the main reason the Texians decided to surrender?

• They were outnumbered and low on ammunition.

• They received reinforcements from Texas.

• They wanted to negotiate a peace treaty.

• They were promised safe passage back to Texas.

What was the significance of the Texian flags during this period?

• They were mass-produced and easily replaced.

• They were considered treasures and not to be surrendered.

• They were all identical in size and design.

• They were used as currency in negotiations.