"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]…"

Question

----William B. Travis

Use the passage to answer the question.

How did this message and the events at the Alamo affect Texans? Select TWO that apply.

(4 points)
Responses

A: It discouraged Texans who realized the battle had been lost.
B: It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
C: It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well
D: It inspired Texans to fight the Mexicans for their independence.

Answer 1

A: It discouraged Texans who realized the battle had been lost.
D: It inspired Texans to fight the Mexicans for their independence.

Answer 2

whoa was President Jackson's vice President that led the resistance to the Tariff of 1828.

A: Henry Clay
B: John C. Calhoun
C: Thomas Jefferson
D: Frederick Douglass

Answer 3

B: John C. Calhoun