Question

Why was Stephen Austin imprisoned by Santa Anna in January 1834?

A for illegally granting land grants to new settlers
B for ignoring the Catholic Church
C for writing a letter to Tejano leaders suggesting that Texas organize its own state
government
D for trying to assassinate Santa Anna

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Stephen Austin was imprisoned by Santa Anna during an 8-month period from January to August 1834. He was imprisoned because Santa Anna had a suspicion the Austin was trying to incite an insurrection, in other words he was trying to separate Texas from Coahuila, Mexico and was not successful.