1. “San Jacinto” Chapter 11

2. The Mexican Army now pushed deeper into Texas, burning and destroying towns as they advanced

3. Around March 8 th, at Gonzales, Sam Houston learned of the defeat at the Alamo … Fight or Flee? Fight or Flee? Had only 400 Texas troops (needed more men) Had only 400 Texas troops (needed more men) Untrained men Untrained men Ordered a retreat Ordered a retreat

4. Houston spent his time drilling and training his troops

5. Houston’s Beliefs: Felt his troops were still weak Felt his troops were still weak Wanted to train & drill his troops more Wanted to train & drill his troops more

6. Sam Houston’s Army stopped near the San Jacinto River near present-day Houston, Texas

9. Mexican Troop Size= Around 1,390 Texan Troop Size= Around 800

10. At 3:30 p.m. on April 21 st, 1836 Sam Houston ordered an immediate, surprise attack on the Mexican troops – the Battle would start and end on the same day… 18 MINUTE BATTLE!

11. Houston drew his sword and the Texans charged across the prairie… Santa Anna had failed to post sentries The Mexicans were resting during a siesta, … the slaughter began …

15. Many Mexicans were confused and tried to flee, only to be cut down by the Texas Cavalry

16. Less than 10 Texans died! The Mexicans lost about 630 troops

17. Sam Houston was hit by a musket ball in the ankle

18. The river and swamp ran red with blood Wolves came out at night to feast upon the dead corpses of the Mexican Army

19. Santa Anna Had fled the scene Had fled the scene Hid in tall grasses Hid in tall grasses Was discovered a little later by hunters Was discovered a little later by hunters Was wearing clothes of a common soldier Was wearing clothes of a common soldier Mexican troops withdrew Mexican troops withdrew

21. The Treaties of Velasco

22. Texas Independence Was Won! Battle of San Jacinto April 21 st 1836 Texas was now an independent country – a Republic … a Republic …

23. San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site World’s tallest memorial column World’s tallest memorial column 570 ft. Tower – 34 ft. star 570 ft. Tower – 34 ft. star In La Porte, Texas – 25 miles out side of Houston In La Porte, Texas – 25 miles out side of Houston 1936 – 100 year anniversary 1936 – 100 year anniversary