Battle of Gonzalez

What event is the Battle of Gonzales often compared to, due to its significance in Texas history?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Saratoga

On what date did the Battle of Gonzales take place?

• October 2, 1835

• December 10, 1835

• April 21, 1836

• March 6, 1836

What was the Mexican government's demand from the citizens of Gonzales that led to the battle?

• Return of a small cannon

• Surrender of their weapons

• Payment of taxes

• Relocation to another area

What phrase did the colonists use to defy the Mexican government's demand for the cannon?

• "Remember the Alamo"

• "Come and Take It"

• "Liberty or Death"

• "No Taxation Without Representation"

What was the outcome of the Battle of Gonzales for the Mexican army?

• They captured the cannon

• They retreated to San Antonio

• They won the battle

• The battle ended in a stalemate

Who led the Texas volunteers in the attack on the Mexican army in San Antonio after the Battle of Gonzales?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Ben Milan

• James Fannin

What was the result of the attack on San Antonio led by Ben Milan?

• The Mexican army won

• General Cos surrendered

• The Texans retreated

• The battle was inconclusive

On what date did General Cos surrender in San Antonio?

• October 2, 1835

• December 10, 1835

• March 6, 1836

• April 21, 1836

The images above are most closely associated with what important event in Texas history?

• the Fredonian Rebellion

• the Protest at Anahuac

• the Battle of Gonzales

• the Convention of 1832

What is the significance of the Battle of Gonzales?

• It was the last conflict of the war.
• It was the beginning of the fight for Texas Independence.
• Sam Houston surrendered there.
• Stephen F Austin became President of Texas.