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They refused to turn over their cannon to the Mexican Army.
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What was the name of the town where Texans clashed with Mexican troops in 1835?
The Battle of Gonzales took place on 2 October 1835.
The fight between Texans and Mexican troops that is known as the Lexington of Texas was fought at?
the Battle of Gonzales on October 2, 1835. It was the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution. Texan settlers successfully defended a small cannon, known as the "Come and Take It" cannon, against the Mexican troops, who were attempting to seize it.
Who many troops did the Texans have in the battle of Gonzales?
None. It was only a skirmish.
What battle did Mexican troops defeat rebel army and about 400 Texans surrender?
After the Battle of Goliad, about 400 rebel Texans surrendered to the Mexican army.
Who was the leader of Mexican troops at the Battle of Gonzales?
Lieutenant Francisco de Castaneda, commanding a company of one hundred Mexican dragoons. It was a small force for fighting a battle, but it must be remembered that Castenada and his troops were sent to Gonzales to confiscate a cannon, not to fight a battle.
What the Texans did to defeat the Mexican troops?
Total surprise. At the Battle of San Jacinto, General Santa Anna, the Mexican dictator, let his troops take a siesta because he believed that the Texans wouldn't attack until the morning. He was wrong. The Texans attacked in the middle of the Mexican troops' siesta.
What year did Mexican troops surrender to Texans?
Mexican troops never surrendered to Texans. However, they were defeated at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. Slightly fewer were killed than were captured and the battle lasted only 18 minutes. General Sam Houston won the battle over General Santa Anna's troops.
What was the battle the Alamo for?
The Battle of the Alamo was fight by 190-250 Texan troops against about 1,800 of General Santa Anna's Mexican troops. Santa Anna wanted to punish the Texans for defying his government. The Texans wanted independence and liberty from Santa Anna's centralist government.
In this town more than 100 Texans defeated the Mexicans in a brief battle what town are you?
It was the other way around: between 180 and 258 Texans were massacred by Mexican troops at El Alamo on March 6, 1836.
What Mexican leader won the Battle of the Alamo?
Wit The Mexican forces led by Mexican leader, Santa Anna, defeated the Texans defending the Alamo. The Mexicans had an overwhelming number of troops and the Alamo was surrounded and undermanned.
How many Mexicans died in the Battle of Refugio?
It is still unknown, but 1,500 Mexican troops against 148 Texans doesn't sound much like a battle, does it?
How were the Texans prepared for the attack of the Mexican Army at the Battle of the Alamo?
They faced several problems. One was that not all the fighters were military, so they did not take their orders from the military. Their leader often contradicted military orders. Another was that they were greatly outnumbered.
