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The Goliad Massacre
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The Goliad Massacre
A battle of the Texas Revolution
What happened?
The Goliad Massacre was an event in the Texas Revolution. In March 27, 1836 the Texian prisoners of war were executed by General Jose de Urrea's army under Santa Anna's orders. In which, only 28 survived by feigning death.
What happened?
What caused the Golaid Massacre?
The Battle of Coleto, was a battle between General Jose de Urrea and Colonel James W. Fannin. Generel Jose de Urrea lead his mexican army to the gulf coast, and encountered James W. Fannin while they were in retreat from Goliad. Mexican troupes surrounded the Texans and wounded many of them, Fannin's army was low on resources. On March 20th 1836, Fannin waved his white flag, indicating that he surrenders. Thus, they were imprisoned and brought Goliad.
What caused the event?
What was then effect?
The effect of the Goliad massacre was impactful to the Texian army in their next steps of revenge/independence. Texians witnessed the cruelty Santa Anna possessed, and brought to Fannin's army with no mercy. This impact was so vast that it reached the United States and angered them as well. This anger lead to them to recruit more volunteers, and lead them to an advantage in the battle of San Jacinto. The anger of the Texans and the US was fulled with hatred and resentment.
What was the effect of this event?
What is the significance?
The Golaid massacre was a significant event of the Texas revolution because, it illustrated the fact that Texans were determined to win their Independence. Texans were influenced to show that they're not going to yield to Santa Anna.
What is the significance of the event ?
Who is the hero of this ?
Who is considered the hero in this event?
No one was considered a hero, in the Goliad massacre. The Texians army was all killed and the mexicans were their perpetrators.
How would this event be taught?
How would this event be taught in Texas?
The event, Goliad Massacre should be taught in Texas as something that caused lots of tragedies, in Goliad. Texas' subjective point of view would be the Goliad massacre was a day mourning and death. In Mexico, this day can be seen as a day of victory and a execution of rebels, that betrayed the government of Mexico.