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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
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
How did this message and the events at the Alamo affect Texans? Select all that apply.
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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.
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Responses:
It discouraged Texans who realized the battle had been lost.
It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well.
It inspired Texans to fight the Mexicans for their independence.
only 2 responses allowed
Apologies for the confusion. The correct responses would be:
- It discouraged Texans who realized the battle had been lost.
- It inspired Texans to fight the Mexicans for their independence.
To answer this question, we need to analyze the passage and its impact on Texans.
In the passage, William B. Travis is calling for aid and expressing the importance of liberty and patriotism. From this, we can infer that his words were meant to inspire and rally the Texans during the battle.
Now, let's evaluate each response option based on the passage:
1. It discouraged Texans who realized the battle had been lost.
There is no direct indication in the passage that the battle had been lost. Travis's message is more focused on rallying support and calling for aid.
2. It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
The passage does mention the plea for aid from fellow Americans. This implies that it encouraged Texans to seek support from the United States.
3. It reminded Texans that enslaved people would want freedom as well.
This statement is not directly addressed in the passage. While the passage emphasizes liberty, it does not specifically mention enslaved people.
4. It inspired Texans to fight the Mexicans for their independence.
The passage emphasizes the call for aid and the importance of patriotism. It can be inferred that Travis's words aimed to inspire Texans to fight for their independence.
Based on the analysis, the correct responses to the question are:
- It encouraged Texans to plead with the United States for support.
- It inspired Texans to fight the Mexicans for their independence.