Why did the Texas government initially seek independence from Mexico?

The correct answer is based on the various grievances that Texas settlers had against the Mexican government. An important factor was the desire for autonomy, especially in terms of local governance and representation. When many settlers arrived in Texas, they found that Mexican laws and regulations were often difficult to navigate and that the governance system felt distant and unresponsive to their needs. One of their major complaints was "taxation without representation," which resonated with the historical sentiments of earlier American revolutions, particularly the American Revolution against British rule. Texans wanted greater control over their own affairs and felt that Mexico's central government was encroaching upon their rights and interests.

The other choices do not accurately capture the primary motivations for Texas' push for independence. Establishing a monarchy was not a goal of the Texans; in fact, they were seeking self-governance rather than the establishment of another autocratic system. The unification with the United States was a consideration for some, but it was not the initial driving force behind the independence movement. Similarly, securing land for Native American tribes was not a significant or immediate concern for the Texian rebels at that time, as the context of the conflict was more about self-determination and governance than land rights for Indigenous peoples.