Question

Why was texas revolution on of the most important events leading to statehood for texas

Answer 1

Answer: The forces of the Texas settlers defeated the Mexican army. That led to independence for Texas and, later, the annexation of Texas by the United States.

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Answer 2

The Battle of Gonzales was the first military conflict in the Texas Revolution fought on October 2, 1835. The small cannon sparked the conflict. The Mexican authorities had given the American settlers of the town of Gonzales a small cannon to help protect them from frequent raids by Comanche Native Indians.