Which of the following statements is FALSE? a.
The United States and Stephen F. Austin did not support the Edwards brothers’ attempt to establish an independent republic.
b.
Stephen F. Austin convinced Mexican authorities to release the settlers arrested in the Fredonian Revolt.
c.
Cherokee leaders agree to support the Edwards brothers and fight against the Mexican army in the revolt.
d.
Both Edwards brothers fled across the Sabine River into the United States when the Mexican army arrived to face the revolt.

Read the excerpt from jefferson’s inaugural address. “with all these blessings, what more is necessary to make us a happy and a prosperous people? still one thing more, fellow citizens—a wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned.” which identifies a presidential action taken by jefferson that reflects his attempt to realize the goals expressed in the excerpt? a. changing the tax system to reduce the size of government b. purchasing the louisiana territory from france c. creating a national prison system to incarcerate criminals d. improving social programs to feed the poor