Question

Which battle was significant because it was the beginning of the fight for Texas independence and what was the Texas rallying cry?

Answer 1

The Battle of Gonzales, which took place on October 2, 1835, is considered to be the beginning of the fight for Texas independence. The Texas rallying cry at the time was “Come and Take It,” which referred to a cannon that was emblazoned with a white flag that featured a black star and the phrase.