The Start of a Revolution Quick Check
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Question
Which statement best describes the events that led to the arrest of Stephen F. Austin?(1 point)
Responses
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 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 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.
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.
The Start of a Revolution Quick Check
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Question
Who was the American empresario who eventually separated from the colony of Texas and formed the state of Fredonia after his charter was revoked by the Mexican government?(1 point)
Responses
John Davis Bradburn
John Davis Bradburn
William B. Travis
William B. Travis
Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Haden Edwards
Haden Edwards
To determine which statement best describes the events that led to the arrest of Stephen F. Austin, we should analyze the information provided in the responses.
Response 1 states that Austin visited with Mexican President Bustamante and Mier y Terán to discuss the situation in Texas and the discontent among settlers regarding the Law of April 6, 1830.
Response 2 mentions that Austin went to Mexico City to address issues concerning Texas residents and request the repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830. These actions, however, raised concerns from Santa Anna, leading to suspicion from the Mexican government that Austin was attempting to start a rebellion.
Response 3 indicates that Austin held leadership positions in the Conventions of 1832 and 1833, suggesting that he desired Texas to separate from Mexico.
Finally, response 4 suggests that Santa Anna did not trust Austin due to his previous interactions with Mexican President Bustamante and Mier y Terán, leading Santa Anna to believe that Austin wanted to initiate a revolution against Mexico.
Considering the information provided, the statement in response 2 appears to be the most accurate. It highlights Austin's visit to Mexico City to address concerns about Texas residents and request the repeal of the Law of April 6, 1830, which raised suspicion and ultimately led to his arrest by the Mexican government.