For what similar reason did Stephen F. Austin and Lorenzo de Zavala change their opinions about Texas independence?(1 point)
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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.
Both men believed that Mexico would not protect Texas if the U.S. attacked the region.
Both men believed that Mexico would not protect Texas if the U.S. attacked the region.
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.
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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 largely due to the centralization of power and the oppressive measures instituted by President Santa Anna, which they believed violated the rights of the citizens in Texas.
