Which best describes the role of the battle of the Alamo in Texas's political myths?
A. It revealed the importance of government provision for the common defense.
B. It showed the dangers of frontier settlement in areas with indigenous populations.
C. It showed the uniqueness of a political order that included independence.
D. It set a precedent that the federal government can never intervene in the affairs of Texas.
Answer: C
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