What was the significance of the Battle of Gonzales? It was the last conflict in the Mexican War.

It is considered the beginning of the fight for Texas independence.

Following the battle, Stephen Austin became head of the Texas government
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Following the battle, Sam Houston accepted the surrender of the Mexican forces.

(d) rivers.

explanation:

civilizations developed around rivers because their waters provided places to hunt and fish. also, as the rivers flooded, the lands around them became fertile. this allowed them to support farming. this is especially true of the nile river, which flooded the same time each year.

confederacy: supported slavery, believed states should be able to nullify federal laws, supported low tariffs

union: everything else