Question

Andrew Briscoe was arrested by the Mexican government for __________.

a.
smuggling
b.
conspiracy
c.
spying
d.
the murder of General Cós


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Correct answer is a. smuggling

Step-by-step explanation:

A is correct answer because he was arrested by Mexican authorities in 1835 while he was engaged in mercantile business. He was arrested because he removed his merchandise although the authorities prohibited him to do so.

B and C are not correct as he was never accused of these crimes, while D is not correct because General Cos died by natural cause.