For what similar reason did Stephen F. Austin and Lorenzo de Zavala change their opinions about Texas independence?(1 point) Responses Both men wanted to protect slavery in Texas, but the Mexican government made it illegal. Both men wanted to protect slavery in Texas, but the Mexican government made it illegal. President Santa Anna had claimed too much power in the Mexican government and was violating citizens’ rights. President Santa Anna had claimed too much power in the Mexican government and was violating citizens’ rights. Neither Austin nor de Zavala had ever supported Santa Anna’s attempts to become president. Neither Austin nor de Zavala had ever supported Santa Anna’s attempts to become president. Both men believed that Mexico would not protect Texas if the U.S. attacked the region.

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The correct response is: President Santa Anna had claimed too much power in the Mexican government and was violating citizens’ rights.

Both Stephen F. Austin and Lorenzo de Zavala changed their opinions about Texas independence in part because they became increasingly concerned about the centralization of power under President Santa Anna and the erosion of individual rights and local governance in Texas, which ultimately led them to support the independence movement.