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Which statement best describes the events that led to the arrest of Stephen F. Austin?(1 point)

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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.

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.

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.
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 context of Austin's visit to Mexico City and the resulting concern from the Mexican government about his intentions.