Why did the Mexican government want to take the cannon away from the town of Gonzales? a. Mexico was concerned about increased tensions between the Anglos in Texas and the Mexican government.
b. Mexico saw the town of Gonzales as a threat to its government. c. Gonzales had been a problem to the Mexican government from the beginning.
d. By Mexican law, no town in Texas was permitted to have weapons of any kind.

The correct option is;

b. Mexico saw the town of Gonzales as a threat to its government

Explanation:

Although the constitution of 1824 allowed it, the Centralist government was making an attempt to prevent hostilities that can result minute incidents from form the town of Gonzales due to the hostilities between the Texans and the Mexican government and therefore, made a request for the cannon meant to serve a defensive purpose against attacks by the Indians, which was refused by the American colonists.