Question

How did Fannin disobey orders when he sent Amon B. King to Refugio? Did he continue to disobey orders? Explain.

a) Fannin did not disobey orders.
b) Fannin disobeyed orders by sending King to Refugio.
c) Fannin continued to disobey orders by other actions.
d) Fannin obeyed orders completely.

Answer 1

Fannin disobeyed orders by sending King to Refugio and continuing to delay his retreat. This led to King's capture and execution and Fannin's surrender.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fannin disobeyed orders when he sent Amon B. King to Refugio. According to orders from General Sam Houston, Fannin was supposed to fall back and join forces with Houston's army.

However, Fannin chose to send King and his men to Refugio instead, which was not part of the plan. This decision ultimately led to the capture and eventual execution of King and his men by the Mexican army.

Furthermore, Fannin continued to disobey orders by delaying his retreat from Goliad, even after receiving further instructions from Houston to fall back. Fannin's delay allowed the Mexican army under General Santa Anna to catch up with and surround him at the Battle of Coleto Creek, resulting in Fannin's surrender.