7) the first conflict between texas colonists and mexican troops became known later as the "lexington of texas." mexican forces were ordered to take a small, brass cannon from the people in a texas village. the texans refused and defeated the troops from san antonio who were sent to take it. which of these is the name of this battle? a) the battle of goliad b) the battle of san antonio c) the battle of gonzales d) the battle of the alamo