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"I shall never surrender or retreat…I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism and everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all [speed]…"
----William B. Travis

Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
How did this message and the events at the Alamo affect Texans? Select all that apply.
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Responses

It discouraged Texans who realized the battle had been lost.
It discouraged Texans who realized the battle had been lost.

It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.

It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well
It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well

It inspired Texans to fight the Mexicans for their independence.
It inspired Texans to fight the Mexicans for their independence.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
- It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
- It inspired Texans to fight the Mexicans for their independence.

Explanation: Travis’s plea for aid and the fall of the Alamo became a rallying cry ("Remember the Alamo") that spurred support requests and motivated Texans to continue fighting for independence.