"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.

Answer 1

The message and the events at the Alamo primarily inspired Texans to fight for their independence. Therefore, the appropriate responses from the options given are:

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

The first option regarding discouragement does not apply, as the rallying cry from Travis was meant to inspire and uphold the fight, rather than demoralize. The option regarding enslaved people's desire for freedom, while relevant to broader themes of liberty, is not directly reflected in Travis's message.