ALL In Learning Home OSA SM1 Texas Studies 7 TST Page 3 of 21 Previous Page Next Page 1. The text is from an important document from Texas history. To the People of Texas & All Americans in the world-...

Extracted text: ALL In Learning Home OSA SM1 Texas Studies 7 TST Page 3 of 21 Previous Page Next Page 1. The text is from an important document from Texas history. To the People of Texas & All Americans in the world- Fellow citizens & compatriots- I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna-I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man-The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken-I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls-I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & every thing dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch-The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country-Victory or Death. William Barret Travis Lt. Col. comdt Based on your knowledge of social studies, why did Travis write this letter? A. To recruit people to help him and his men defend the Alamo from Mexican forces B. To inspire Texans after suffering a defeat at the Battle of San Jacinto C. To persuade the leaders of Texas to end their fight for independence from Mexico D. To convince the United States to annex Texas to protect its people