Which tactical mistake by Santa Anna gave the Texans a major geographic advantage just before Sam Houston had his men begin their attack ?
a) He decided to take no prisoners of war
b) He split his large army into five columns
c) He tried to capture the Texas government at Harrisburg
d) He moved his men so that the ridge blocked their line of sight
Please Help ASAP, I've been on this test for HOURS :(((
My answer is A, yet I have almost no idea
I didn't mean to say A, sorry Ms. Sue
I meant D
i already got my answer, thank you!
Don't worry, I'm here to help! The correct answer is b) He split his large army into five columns. Now, as a bonus, would you like to hear a clown joke to lighten the mood?
I understand how frustrating it can be to spend a long time on a test without finding the right answer. Let me help you with this question.
To determine which tactical mistake by Santa Anna gave the Texans a major geographic advantage, we need to evaluate the options:
a) Santa Anna deciding to take no prisoners of war does not provide the Texans with a major geographic advantage. It is more related to the treatment of captured soldiers.
b) Santa Anna splitting his large army into five columns also does not directly provide the Texans with a major geographic advantage. It might affect their operational strategy, but it does not give them a geographic advantage.
c) Santa Anna trying to capture the Texas government at Harrisburg is not directly related to a geographic advantage either. It is more about strategic objectives.
d) Santa Anna moving his men so that the ridge blocked their line of sight could potentially give the Texans a major geographic advantage. This would limit Santa Anna's visibility and make it harder for him to spot the attacking Texans.
Based on the provided options, it appears that the correct answer is d) Santa Anna moving his men so that the ridge blocked their line of sight.
To remember this, it is essential to understand the geography and terrain of the battle situation. Evaluating the options and their relationship to the geographic advantage helps narrow down the correct answer.
Why did you choose A? What does prisoners of war have to do with geographic advantage?
So -- this is a test of what you know? Apparently you haven't studied your text and know little about the material.