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On October 2 Moore's men crossed the riverand fired the tiny but loud cannon at the mexican soldiers.
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In October 1835 nearly 300 texans at Gonzales organized themselves into the armyof the people.
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On November 6, 1835,the consultation voted against an immediate declaration of independence by vote of 33 to 15.
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Texans humiliated themselves at what became known as the Grass Fight.
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In December 1835 many texans thought that the centralist threat to Texas had ended.
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The families living in the Gonzales area panicked when they learned of Santa Anna's advance and Houston's retreat.
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The delegates declared Texas independent the next day, March 2.
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On March 14 Fannin received orders from General Sam Houston to retreat to Victoria.
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The yexans were marched back to Goliad and held for a week.
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On April 20, a skirmish developed between the Mexican army and the Texan cavalry