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In early 1836, James Bowie arrived in San Antonio, leading a group of volunteers to help defend the Alamo. Though he knew that General Santa Anna was approaching with a large force of Mexican soldiers, Bowie and the soldiers at the Alamo decided to stay and defend it rather than retreat. With few supplies and not enough soldiers, the Alamo fell soon after.
Why was this event historically significant?
A. It convinced Mexico to recognize US control over Texas, bringing an end to the Mexican-American War.
B. It inspired Texans to fight for their independence from Mexico, eventually helping them achieve victory.
C. It enabled the United States to seize control of the Mexican Cession, helping the nation realize its Manifest Destiny.
D. It led the people of Texas to call for its immediate annexation to the United States, making it the twenty-eighth state.