Question

Austin was arrrested because
a. Farías believed he was trying to start a revolt against Mexico.
B. his letter made other think he was a disloyal Mexican citizen.
C. he tried to overthrow Santa Anna and become the new Mexican president.
D. his letter declared Texas as an separate state from Coahuila.

Answer 1

Answer:

Believing that he was pushing for Texas independence and suspect that he was trying to incite insurrection, Austin was arrested by the Mexican government in January 1834 in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. He was taken to Mexico City and imprisoned.

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Explanation: