All of the following were reasons why the United States and Europe hesitated to recognize Texas as an independent republic except: a. Neighboring Louisiana did not want the economic competition from Texas. b. Siding with Texas could bring conflict with Mexico. c. Slavery was a large part of Texas’ economy and lifestyle and Texans did not want to give it up. d. The Texas government was deeply in debt after Lamar’s presidency.

d. The Texas government was deeply in debt after Lamar’s presidency.

Explanation:

When second President of Texas, Mirabeau B. Lamar left the presidency, the Texan government owed $7 million compared to $1.4 million when he became president. This however, is no reason not to recognise the independence of a nation because most if not all nations are in debt.

The reasons the US and Europe did not recognise their independence is because for one, Louisiana did not want to compete with Texas economically which would have happened had the US recognized Texas.

Recognizing Texas ran the risk of annoying Mexico which was the country Texas broke away from. Slavery also was a large part of Texan lifestyle at a time when European countries were moving away from the heinous practice.

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