Introducing
Prezi AI.
Your new presentation assistant.
Refine, enhance, and tailor your content, source relevant images, and edit visuals quicker than ever before.
Trending searches
Loading…
BATTLE OF GONZALES
7
Transcript
BATTLE OF GONZALES
TIME AND LOCATION
- The Battle of Gonzales took place in Gonzales, Texas, near San Antonio, at the edge of the Guadalupe River
- The battle began and ended the same day: October 2, 1835
- The battle only lasted a few hours.
WHO FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE
- The battle was fought between rebellious Texan settlers against Mexican Army troops
- The Texan settlers won the battle when the Mexican troops retreated because they were outnumbered and outgunned
IMPORTANT PEOPLE
REASON
- The battle was fought because the Mexican government wanted to take back a cannon they gave the Texan settlers in 1831
- The Mexican government did not want the Texan settlers armed because they had heard of rebellions against Mexican laws
- The commanders of the battle were Francisco de Castaneda (from Mexico) and 100 soldiers. Castaneda was told to avoid confrontation because Mexico did not want to start a war
- John Henry Moore (Texas commander) and the Texans were fighting to keep their cannon and to keep their constitution
INTERESTING FACTS
- It was the first battle of the Texas Revolution
- It only lasted a few hours
- The cannon was given to the Texans to fight off Commanche Raids
Choose a template
Learn more about creating dynamic, engaging presentations with Prezi