Round 5: Tossup 2

This country's declaration of independence was carried in David G. Burnet’s (“bur-NETs”) backpack during a mass retreat. Angelina Eberly used a cannon against Thomas I. Smith to prevent him from moving documents during this country’s “Archive War.” Susanna Dickinson’s warnings about a massacre in this country caused the (*) “Runaway Scrape.” (10[1])Worthless currency called “redbacks” were issued by Mirabeau Lamar, (10[1])this country’s (10[1])second president. This country’s soldiers cried “Remember the Goliad!” at the Battle of San Jacinto (-5[1])while fighting for independence against Mexico. (10[1])For ten points, Sam Houston led what republic that lost the Battle of the Alamo? ■END■ (0[1])

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