Why did Stephen F. Austin get arrested in 1833?

Answer 1

it was because he wrote a letter to San Antonio to Make TX a seperate statehood before he talked to santa anna. so it was viewed as treason

Answer 2

Stephen F. Austin was arrested in 1833 by Mexican authorities for allegedly encouraging insurrection and attempting to incite rebellion against the Mexican government. Austin had been advocating for greater autonomy for Texas and was seen as a threat to the central Mexican government's control over the region. His arrest was part of a larger crackdown on dissent in Texas as tensions between the Mexican government and Anglo-American settlers escalated.

Answer 3

The mexican government incarcerated Stephen Austin because they believed him of starting up a resistance, and disagreeing publicly with the Government. They threw him in jail on the Charges of Treason.

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~Brunes

Answer 4

Because sent a letter asking the settlers in Texas to get everything ready because they were going to be free.

Answer 5

For his open political views to the Mexicans and theTexicans in Texas. Afraid that he would have to much power forming this into to his Texan army.