Question

Texas colonists objected to the merger of Texas and Coahuila as a state because they —

A feared there would not be equal representation in state government
A feared there would not be equal representation in state government

B felt the location of the capital presented obstacles for participation in government
B felt the location of the capital presented obstacles for participation in government

C resented the limits it placed on trade with the United States
C resented the limits it placed on trade with the United States

D wanted to be a state that was independent from Mexico
D wanted to be a state that was independent from Mexico

Answer 1

D wanted to be a state that was independent from Mexico

D wanted to be a state that was independent from Mexico

Step-by-step explanation:

When the issue of Texans planning to secede from Mexico to US, they was drastic action taken by the Mexican government to prevent such. This led to series of fighting between the Texans and the forces loyal to the Mexican government. At the end of the whole issue, they were able to recognised as a State part of USA.

The suggestion of merging Coahuila with them was seen as a ploy to drag them into direct influence of the Mexican government which they have been trying to be independent from.