Questions: Approximately how many Texans and southern volunteers died during the Alamo siege? A. 0 B. 20 C. 200 D. 2,000

The answer is C: 200.

Explanation for each option:

A. 0 - This is incorrect. The Battle of the Alamo was a significant and deadly conflict during the Texas Revolution, and it resulted in numerous casualties.

B. 20 - This is incorrect. The number of Texans and southern volunteers who died during the Alamo siege was much higher than 20.

C. 200 - This is correct. Historical records indicate that approximately 200 Texans and southern volunteers died during the siege of the Alamo. This includes notable figures such as James Bowie, William B. Travis, and Davy Crockett.

D. 2,000 - This is incorrect. The number of defenders at the Alamo was far fewer than 2,000. The total number of Texan and southern volunteer casualties was around 200.

The Battle of the Alamo took place from February 23 to March 6, 1836, and was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. The defenders, though vastly outnumbered by the Mexican forces led by General Santa Anna, held out for 13 days before being overwhelmed. The sacrifice of the Alamo defenders became a rallying cry for Texan independence, encapsulated in the famous phrase "Remember the Alamo!"