Question

multipart - this question has two parts.
this excerpt is from william b. travis letter.
to the people of texas & all americans in the world... 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 & everything 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.
part a

1. what claim is supported by this excerpt?

a. travis wanted america to negotiate a peaceful resolution with santa anna.
b. travis requested support to defend the fort against santa anna.
c. travis organized an attack against the mexican government.
d. travis surrendered to santa anna at the battle of the alamo.
part b

1. which statement provides evidence for the answer to part a?

a. \... i have sustained a continual bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man... \
b. \... i have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls... \
c. \... in the name of liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the american character, to come to our aid... \
d. \... i am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due... \

Explanation:

For Part A, the excerpt shows Travis's determination to fight (mentioning not surrendering, continuing bombardment etc.), which aligns with his resolve as a soldier for his country (honor and country aspect). For Part B, option A directly relates to the idea of sustained bombardment (continual bombardment) as described in the letter.

Answer:

1. D. Travis surrendered to Santa Anna at the Battle of the Alamo.
2. A. "...I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man...."