"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. (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

Based on the passage and the context of the events at the Alamo, the following responses apply:

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

The message delivered by William B. Travis is one of defiance and calls for support, which would likely inspire resistance and rally others to support the cause of independence.