Which of the following were chief causes of the Texas Revolution?

• A. Santa Anna's failure to follow the constitution of 1824
• B. Rising tensions between Texans and Mexicans
• C. Demand that US settlers hand over cannon at Gonzales
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is that several factors combined to trigger the Texas Revolution. First, Santa Anna’s move away from the Constitution of 1824 meant centralizing power in the Mexican government and reducing local and state autonomy. Texans, who liked a more federal system and local control, pushed back against that shift, and it helped spark rising tensions.

Second, growing friction between Texans and Mexican authorities added to the pressure. Conflicts over law, taxes, land rights, and how new settlers would be governed created ongoing disputes and a sense that Texans needed to defend their communities and way of life.

Third, the Gonzales cannon incident provided a clear, concrete moment of resistance. Mexican officials demanded surrender of a small cannon held by Texans, who refused and defended it with the famous “Come and Take It” stance. This incident highlighted the willingness of Texans to oppose Mexican authority and showed how tensions could flare into armed conflict.

Because each of these elements contributed to the buildup and escalation of tensions, all of the above is the best answer.