Which of the following best explains how Moses Austin benefited from the economic depression in
America and Spanish fears of invasion?

A. Austin was able to enter Texas
and convince the viceregal
government to hire Americans as
mercenaries.
B. Austin was able to fuel a
revolution by citing the harsh
taxes imposed by Spanish rule
C. There were many Americans
looking to regain their fortunes,
and Spain wanted more people in
Texas.
D. The royal authorities
accepted
Austin's economic plan to reform
the Texan economy to avoid the
depression seen in America.