European countries most likely wanted access to the suez canal because a) it provided them with a faster route to travel to the united states. eliminate b) it is the only way to reach the indian ocean from europe. c) it protected europe from warships in the atlantic ocean. d) it allowed for easier and faster travel to asia.

one of the main reasons was definitely slavery. back in 1861, republican abraham lincoln was elected and ended up being a major influence in the slavery business. slavery greatly affected the texas economy because back in 1845 during the annexation of texas, slaves became a big part of the texas population. many texans that were in favor of the secession influenced groups through party ties.