Final answer:
Stephen F Austin wanted to remain loyal to Mexico under the Mexican Constitution of 1824 until he was imprisoned on a trip to Mexico City.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer is a. Mexican Constitution of 1824.
Stephen F Austin wanted to remain loyal to Mexico under the Mexican Constitution of 1824 until he was imprisoned on a trip to Mexico City. The Mexican Constitution of 1824 was a compromise between liberal and conservative interests, and it granted power to the government of the Mexican states to pass laws and tax.