Which reason did Jim Bowie have for defending the Alamo?

A. It provided protection for settlements further east.

B. Texan defenders there outnumbered Santa anna's army.

C. The alamo's location on the coast allowed for easy reinforcement.

D. As a former mission, the site had great religious importance to Texan.

Jim Bowie defended the Alamo because as a former mission, the site had great religious importance to Texan.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The site of Alamo was very important for the Texans and they wanted to defend Alamo from the Mexican army and from getting attacked because this site was of religious importance for the Texans which had a catholic church which was of great significance for the Texans.

This battle was a significant moment for the independence of the Texans from the Mexican people and was a heroic symbol for these people. Jim Bowie did not want to arm their place of religion and this heroic symbol.