To the Generals, Chiefs of sections and Commanding Officers: The time has come to strike a decisive blow upon the enemy occupying the Fortress of the Alamo. Consequently, His Excellency General-in-Chief Santa Anna has decided that tomorrow at 4 o’clock a. m., the columns of attack shall be stationed at musket-shot distance from the first entrenchment s... The honor of the nation [is at stake] against the bold and lawless foreigners who are opposing us. His Excellency expects that every man will do his duty, and exert himself to give a day of glory to the country...
-Orders of General Santa Anna, March 5, 1836
Question: Which statement summarizes the point of view of Santa Anna in this excerpt?
Answer choices:
A. Texans are brave opponents who may defeat the Mexican Army.
B. Texans deserve to be treated as patriotic fighters with the right to defend their homes.
C. Texans are wrong to challenge the Mexican government and must be defeated.
D. Texans should be allowed to surrender to the Mexican army without additional bloodshed.
Can someone please answer my question if you know the answer.