Texas History - Gonzales Cannon

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sent troops to Gonzales to secure the cannon left for Indian Defense by the Texans

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Colonel Ugartechea

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• -Refused to give it up

• -Wanted written authorization

-Mexican troops went back for it

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Andrew Panton, mayor

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Who made the "Come and Take it" flag

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The Texans

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When the Mexicana fought for the cannon, who won?

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The Texians did

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• -Led by Stephen F. Austin, General "Army of The People"

• -Men gathered in Gonzales

-Not needed, sent to San Antonio (to chase Cos and his men away)

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Army of the people

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-5 day battle

-Ben Milam led the men (died)

-House to house combat; ended Dec 10, Cos surrendered and escorted to Mexico

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Battle of San Antonio

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Texans met to discuss if actions were a move towards ind.

-Decided to fight, but await results to know what to do

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Consultation

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-Sam Houston came to Texas 1832 (made head of army)

-SFA went to U.S for men and money

-Gov.(Henry Smith)

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Interim Government

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-Port of Matamoros- land south of Rio Grande

-Great source of income, arguments over who would lead expedition

-Heard Santa Anna was marching towards San Antonio

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Matamoros

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-Both leading troops in San Antonio

• one led regulars and one loyal to him

• -Someone felt ill, and left someone else in command

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Travis, was in command and Bowie felt ill