Exploring the Battle of Gonzales in the Texas Revolution

The Battle of Gonzalez, fought on October 2, 1835, marked the first conflict of the Texas Revolution. Tensions between Texan settlers and the Mexican government escalated over political unrest and the possession of a cannon. Despite attempts to avoid conflict, a skirmish ensued, symbolized by the 'Come and Take It' flag. The battle, though brief, signaled a clear break between American colonists and the Mexican government, igniting the Texas Revolution.

When was the Battle of Gonzales fought?

• June 1, 1835

• September 27, 1835

• July 4, 1826

• October 2, 1835

Who was given permission to settle 400 families in Texas in 1825?

• James Bowie

• Stephen F. Austin

• Green Dewitt

• Sam Houston

What was the main reason for the political unrest in Mexico during the 1830s?

• Foreign invasions

• Federalists and centralist politics

• Economic crisis

• Natural disasters

What did Colonel Domingo de Ugartechea request from the residents of Gonzales?

• To pay taxes

• To surrender their land

• To join the Mexican army

• To return the cannon

Who was elected as the leader of the Texan militia in Gonzales?

• John Henry Moore

• Albert Martin

• James C. Neill

• Andrew Ponton

What did the Texan settlers use to fill the cannon in the absence of cannonballs?

• Wooden logs

• Metal scraps

• Sand

• Rocks

What alerted the Mexican soldiers to the approach of the Texan troops?

• A loud shout

• A barking dog

• A gunshot

• A signal fire

What did the Texan settlers raise as a symbol during the skirmish?

• A blue flag with a star

• A homemade white banner with a cannon and the words 'Come and Take It'

• A red banner

• A white flag

What did the newspapers refer to the conflict as?

• The Battle of Gonzales

• The Lexington of Texas

• The Fight at William's Place

• The Texas Skirmish

What was the broader significance of the skirmish at Gonzales?

• It was a minor conflict with no major impact

• It marked the end of the Texas Revolution

• It marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution

• It led to the immediate surrender of Mexican forces