Question

What was the primary purpose of the letter mentioned above: f. to Notify Santa Anna that the men at the Alamo intended to fight, g. to Warn Sam Houston to flee from Santa Anna’s approaching army, h. to Advise the citizens of Gonzales to take their cannon and evacuate, or j. to Inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo?

Answer 1

The primary purpose of the letter was to inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo.

Step-by-step explanation:

The primary purpose of the letter mentioned above was to inform other Texans that reinforcements were needed at the Alamo. After holding the mission under siege, Santa Anna sounded the degüello, declaring a battle to the death. The defenders of the Alamo, led by W.B. Travis, declared there would be no surrender or retreat, and the letter was sent out to request reinforcements from other Texans to help defend the Alamo.