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Austin served in a leadership position in the Conventions of 1832 and 1833, so he wanted Texas to separate from Mexico.
Austin served in a leadership position in the Conventions of 1832 and 1833, so he wanted Texas to separate from Mexico.
Austin went to Mexico City to discuss issues regarding Texas residents and request a repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830. These actions concerned Santa Anna. The Mexican government became suspicious of Austin because it thought he was trying to start a rebellion.
Austin went to Mexico City to discuss issues regarding Texas residents and request a repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830. These actions concerned Santa Anna. The Mexican government became suspicious of Austin because it thought he was trying to start a rebellion.
Austin visited with Mexican President Bustamante and Mier y Terán about the situation in Texas and the growing discontent among the settlers about the Law of April 6, 1830.
Austin visited with Mexican President Bustamante and Mier y Terán about the situation in Texas and the growing discontent among the settlers about the Law of April 6, 1830.
Because of his previous work with Mexican President Bustamante and Mier y Terán, Santa Anna did not trust Austin and thought he wanted to start a revolution against Mexico.
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The statement that best describes the events that led to the arrest of Stephen F. Austin is:
"Austin went to Mexico City to discuss issues regarding Texas residents and request a repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830. These actions concerned Santa Anna. The Mexican government became suspicious of Austin because it thought he was trying to start a rebellion."
This statement accurately captures the reasons for Austin's trip and the context of his arrest.
