Question

Read the section "March 6, 1836: The Battle Of The Alamo." After successfully capturing San Antonio in December, rebel Texans fortified the Alamo, a fortresslike old mission in the center of town. Ignoring orders from General Sam Houston, the defenders remained in the Alamo as Mexican President and General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna's massive Mexican army approached and laid siege in February of 1836. On March 6, they attacked. In less than two hours, the Alamo was overrun. All of the defenders were killed, including Davy Crockett, William Travis and Jim Bowie. After the battle, "Remember the Alamo!" became a rallying cry for the Texans. What conclusion is BEST supported by the selection above? The Texans who remained at the Alamo understood that they would die if they stayed. The Texans expected that Houston would send support even if they ignored orders. Houston did not think the Alamo was of primary importance in the war for independence. Houston understood that the Alamo could not be protected from the Mexican army.

Answer 1

The Texans who remained at the Alamo understood that they would die if they stayed. The correct answer is option a.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best conclusion supported by the selection is that the Texans who remained at the Alamo understood that they would die if they stayed. Despite being heavily outnumbered and ignoring orders from General Sam Houston, the defenders chose to stay and fight. The fact that all of the defenders were killed, including well-known figures like Davy Crockett and William Travis, indicates their understanding of the dire situation and their willingness to sacrifice their lives for the cause of independence.