1. Mier Expedition
In November of 1842 President Sam Houston sent a militia to patrol the Texas-Mexico border
After several weeks of patrolling about 300 members of the militia decided to defy orders and they attacked the Mexican town of Mier
900 Mexican troops soon came to protect the town and the Texas militia was forced to surrender
While being taken to Mexico City the Texans overpowered their guards and made an escape
However many died, and those that survived were recaptured about a week later

2. Warm Up – Black Bean If every 10th person drew a black bean,
Santa Anna decided to make the 176 soldiers draw beans, and anyone who drew a black bean would be executed
If every 10th person drew a black bean,
How many total were executed?