Question

How did Sam Houston prevent the Mexican army from getting reinforcements and escaping the field?

A. Sam Houston's men created a blockade at the San Jacinto River
B. Sam Houston ordered his men to destroy a bridge at Vince's Bayou
C. Sam Houston's men cut down some trees at the entrance of the battle field
D. Sam Houston sent men to guard the bridge at Vince's Bayou

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Not long after Cos arrived with reinforcements, General Houston ordered Smith to destroy Vince's Bridge (located about 8 miles from the Texian encampment) to block the only road out of the Brazos and, thereby, prevent any possibility of escape by Santa Anna.