Battle of Gonzales

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sam_Houston
gptkb:Texas_Revolution
gptkbp:aftermath Escalation of conflict
Increased Texian resolve
Led to further conflicts in Texas
gptkbp:armament gptkb:Baron
Muskets
Rifles
gptkbp:casualties Minimal Texian casualties
Minimal Mexican casualties
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Mexican_Army
Texian settlers
gptkbp:commander gptkb:John_H._Moore
gptkb:Francisco_de_Castañeda
gptkbp:context gptkb:Texas_Revolution
gptkbp:cultural_impact Annual reenactments
Texas pride
Portrayed in literature and film
Symbol of independence
Symbol of Texian independence
Texian folklore
Celebrated in Texas history
Inspiration for Texas pride
gptkbp:date October 2, 1835
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Siege_of_Bexar
gptkbp:historical_context Tensions between Texians and Mexican government
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:James_Fannin
gptkb:Sam_Houston
gptkb:James_Bowie
gptkb:Stephen_F._Austin
gptkb:William_B._Travis
Official reports
Eyewitness testimonies
gptkbp:historical_significance Symbol of Texian resistance
gptkbp:historical_site gptkb:Gonzales_Memorial_Park
gptkb:Texas_State_Historical_Marker
gptkb:Gonzales_County_Courthouse
gptkb:Gonzales_Battle_Site
gptkb:Old_Jail_Museum_in_Gonzales
Gonzales River
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Gonzales
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:Texas_Declaration_of_Independence
Texian Army formation
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Gonzales_Memorial_Museum
Annual reenactments
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:John_H._Moore
gptkb:Francisco_de_Castañeda
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future military engagements
Contributed to Texan identity
Influenced future Texan military strategy
Memorialized in Texas folklore
Part of Texas state history curriculum
Recognized in Texas education
Foundation for Texan identity
Recognition of Texian resolve
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gonzales,_Texas
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Sam_Houston
gptkb:James_Bowie
gptkb:Sidney_Sherman
gptkb:Stephen_F._Austin
gptkb:William_B._Travis
gptkb:James_Grant
gptkb:Edward_Burleson
gptkb:Juan_Seguín
gptkb:Deaf_Smith
gptkb:Thomas_J._Rusk
gptkbp:outcome Secured the cannon for Texians
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Texas_Revolution
gptkbp:preceded_by Tensions over Mexican governance
gptkbp:primary_source Eyewitness accounts
Diaries of soldiers
Official military reports
Letters from participants
Newspaper articles from 1835
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_San_Jacinto
gptkb:Battle_of_San_Antonio
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Alamo
gptkb:Siege_of_Bexar
gptkbp:result gptkb:Texian_victory
gptkbp:significance gptkb:First_military_engagement_of_the_Texas_Revolution
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of cannon
Initiation of armed conflict
Morale boost for Texians