Question

Which source used to write about texas gaining independence is a primary source? A. an article in today's paper commemorating Texas independence B. A letter written by a soldier in the battle at Alamo C. A letter from a boy to his grandmother about his report on the battle at alamo D . A painting made in 1920 depicting the battle at alamo

Answer 1

b a letter

Explanation: took test

Answer 2

The correct answer is B: A letter written by a soldier in the battle at Alamo. On March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed at Washington on the Brazos, now called "birthplace of Texas". The Travis Letter, sometimes referred to as the "Victory or Death" letter, was written by Lt. Col. William Barrett Travis during the Alamo battle and it was the source used to write Texas gaining its independence.