What is the most likely reason that the conflict between the centralist and federalist groups became a defining issue during the Texas Revolution era? A. Centralist rule did not allow Texans to appoint their own leaders.
B. Centralist rule left Texas unrepresented, as it was still a part of a Mexican state.
C. Centralist rule took power from the people and put it in the hands of a few corrupt leaders.
D. Centralist rule enabled the Mexican military to take control, including the trying of civilians by a military court.