"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

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

Answer 1

Based on the passage, the following responses would be selected:

• It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
• It inspired Texans to fight the Mexicans for their independence.

The message conveyed by William B. Travis emphasizes a call to action and the spirit of fighting for liberty, which would likely inspire Texans to continue their struggle for independence and seek support. While the battle was lost, his rallying cry was intended to galvanize support rather than discourage it.