The Battle of Gonzales, which took place in October 1835, marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution against Mexico. It escalated tensions and resistance between Texan settlers and Mexican authorities. The fighting at Gonzales demonstrated Texan defiance and willingness to resist Mexican control.
This defiance inspired other Texan settlements, including Goliad and San Antonio, to take up arms against Mexican forces. The battle's success boosted Texan morale and encouraged further armed resistance. As winter approached, the Texans saw the opportunity to seize control of key locations before Mexican reinforcements could arrive, leading to the fighting at Goliad and San Antonio during the winter of 1835-36. The Battle of Gonzales acted as a catalyst, emboldening Texan settlers to engage in further clashes with Mexican forces and actively participate in the struggle for independence