Which factor contributed to colonel James Frannins decision to surrender to General Jose de Urrea? A. Urreas army received reinforcements B. Sam Houston send a letter ordering the surrender C. frannins wife asked him to stop the fighting D. Urrea promised him $1000 in gold if he gave up

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Gabriella Haney

9 January, 21:51

Which factor contributed to colonel James Frannins decision to surrender to General Jose de Urrea? A. Urreas army received reinforcements B. Sam Houston send a letter ordering the surrender C. frannins wife asked him to stop the fighting D. Urrea promised him $1000 in gold if he gave up

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The correct answer to this question is: B) General Sam Houston sent a letter to Colonel Fannin ordering the surrender.

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On March 19, 1836. The battle of Coleto Creek started at that time, and on one side was the Texian army led by Colonel James W. Fannin and on the other side was the Mexican army led by Jose de Urrea. They gathered to fight at Goliad County, Texas. As they were fighting, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna guided a troop to face the Battle of Alamo, in this battle the Mexicans won. so, General Sam Houston sent letters to the army, including the colonel Fannin. They wanted to unite at Victoria to Fight. But the Texans lost and they decided to surrender on March 20, 1836.