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Austin led people to a better area and Santa Ana was the President of Mexico so he had more power. They both of course led people

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What day and month and year did Santa Anna arrest Stephen F Austin?

Santa Anna never "arrested" Stephen Austin. Santa Anna was defeated by Texan forces at the battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, and Santa Anna was captured the following morning. Austin was in New Orleans, Louisiana when that took place.


When Santa Anna was captured what did Sam Houston trade Santa Anna's life for?

Stephen F. Austin


Why did Santa Anna jail Stephan Austin?

Santa Anna jailed Stephen Austin in 1834 primarily due to Austin's role as a leader in the Texan fight for greater autonomy from Mexican rule. Austin had traveled to Mexico City to negotiate with the Mexican government for reforms and to address the grievances of American settlers in Texas. His advocacy for Texian interests was viewed by Santa Anna as a threat to his authority, leading to Austin's arrest on charges of inciting rebellion. This action further fueled tensions between the Texians and the Mexican government, ultimately contributing to the Texas Revolution.


Why was Stephen F Austin in jail?

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.


Why Stephen F Austin and Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna were major historical figures?

Both were opponents during the Texas Revolution (1835-1836)