The Battle of Gonzales (October 2, 1835) was the result of the attempts of the Mexican government to retrieve a small smooth bore cannon (six pounder) that had been given in 1831 to the settlers at Gonzales as a defense against attacks by Tonkawa and Comanche Indians.
This was the first battle of the Texas Revolution (1835-1836).
Texans won the battle, this was the first battle of the war.
what caused it was that santa anna had a cannon that he believed could beat the texans. the texans took it and said come and take it. thats what caused the battle of gonzales. :)
The Mexican Army was forced to withdraw from Tejas.
Gonzales. Mexico wanted back a cannon which was on loan to the Texans, and they refused to give it back.
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.
the battle of gonzales (1835) lexington was the 1st battle of the u.s revolution, and gonzales was the 1st battle of the Texas revolution
The Lexington of Texas is another name for the Battle of Gonzales. It took place in Gonzales, Texas. The Texas rebels were stronger and caused the Mexican forces to withdraw.
Yes in fact they did win the battle of Gonzales. :) I hope my answer helped.
The Battle of Gonzales.
Answer6 months and 21 daysThe Texans won the battle of Gonzales.Santa Anna sent a Mexican Commender to takea cannon from Gonzalas!
The Texans won this battle. The Texans won this battle.
On 2 October 1835.
at Gonzales , TX
Answer6 months and 21 daysThe Texans won the battle of Gonzales.Santa Anna sent a Mexican Commender to takea cannon from Gonzalas!
Texans won the battle, this was the first battle of the war.
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