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Stephen F Austin was put into jail because while he was in Mexico, he gave Santa Anna a document that stated what the Texans wanted. Even though Santa Anna said no to most of the demands, Stephen F Austin still sent a letter to the Texas government to tell them that Santa Anna said yes! The Mexicans intercepted the letter and put Stephen F Austin in jail.

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He refused to allow Texas to put the capital of Austin where whey wanted to.

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Why was Stephen f Austin jailed?

Stephen F Austin was put into jail because while he was in Mexico, he gave Santa Anna a document that stated what the Texans wanted. Even though Santa Anna said no to most of the demands, Stephen F Austin still sent a letter to the Texas government to tell them that Santa Anna said yes! The Mexicans intercepted the letter and put Stephen F Austin in jail.


Is Moses Austin the brother of Stephen F Austin?

Moses Austin and Stephen F. Austin were not brothers. Stephen F. Austin was Mose's Austin son.


What does the inital f stand for in Stephen f. Austin?

Stephen Fuller Austin


What does the f mean in Stephen f Austin?

Stephen Fuller Austin


What is F in Stephen F Austin's name?

the F. stands for Stephen Fuller Austin Hopes that answer your question


Why is Stephen f Austin famous?

Stephen F. Austin is famous because of his dad Moses Austin. He is the Father Of Texas.


What is Stephen F. Austin's birthday?

Stephen F. Austin was born on November 3, 1793.


What is Stephen f Austin's birthday?

Stephen F. Austin was born on November 3, 1793.


When did Stephen F. Austin die?

December 27, 1836 was when Stephen f Austin died.


What did Stephen f Austin do in April 1833?

In April of 1833, Stephen F. Austin traveled to Mexico


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Nothing is known about the sexual orientation of Stephen F Austin.


Was Stephen F Austin a Texan?

Yes. Stephen F. Austin dealed with Mexico, although he was a Texan.