What was the outcome of the Battle of the Alamo? a) The Americans were defeated, arrested and hanged b) The Mexicans sustained heavy losses before a treaty was reached c) The American fighters were all killed d) The Mexican forces were defeated handily Why did fighting break out in Anahuac in 1835? a) Mexican troops were sent to collect taxes b) The Americans marched there to protest the Mexican government c) The Americans decided to push for independence d) The Mexican government went to enforce slavery laws