The Republic of Texas needed the world's major nations to recognize it as an independent nation. There were three reasons for this need. First, recognition would allow Texas to borrow money from other nations. Second, it would allow Texas to build its trade and commerce. Third, it would allow Texas A. to impose new taxes on all imported goods. B. to work toward annexation by the U.S. C. to drop all laws against possessing slaves. D. to receive help in fighting Mexican invasions.