I think the underlying cause was, the towns people didnt know why all the women where acting strangely (almost as if they were possessed) so they went to the one thing they trusted in most which was Religion and they assumed that the women were possessed and were Witches.
It would have been easy since there were no documents (I think) and most evidence was hear say.
Sam Houston order the Texans to retreat in March 1836, he wanted more time to train his army
Answer: Option A
<u>Explanation:</u>
Sam Houston ordered his army of Texans to retreat in 1836 because he wanted his army to be well-trained and become stronger to face the Mexicans led by Santa Anna.
The retreat was a planned one. Sam Houston planned the retreat when he heard of the defeat of a small army of Texans by Santa Anna. He ordered his men to retreat and trained them in warfare eventually leading to victory against the Mexicans.
