The battle you are referring to is known as the Battle of Gonzales. It was the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution and took place on October 2, 1835. The conflict arose when Mexican authorities attempted to retrieve a cannon that had been loaned to the Texian settlers for defense against Native American attacks. The settlers resisted the request, leading to the famous phrase "Come and take it," which became a rallying cry for Texian independence.
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October 2, 1835, Mexico wanted to take back the cannon it lent to the settlers. The Texans refused to give it back.(Come and take it.) First conflict of the Texas Revolution.
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