"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 Use the passage to answer the question. How did this message and the events at the Alamo affect Texans? 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.

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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  Use the passage to answer the question.  How did this message and the events at the Alamo affect Texans?  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.

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The correct answer is **B. it encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.** William B. Travis's message from the Alamo called for aid and highlighted the themes of liberty and patriotism, which likely inspired Texans to seek support in their fight for independence. The call to action was meant to rally support and encourage others to join the struggle against the opposition, rather than discouraging them.