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.