Although the ability to export cotton was always a strong export product, tobacco saw a strong growth spurt. Without knowledge of health issues at the time, tobacco was considered safe and enjoyable by most people. Between 1855 and 1861, prior to the start of the war, Spain tripled its American tobacco imports.
During the Civil War government spending tripled compared to previous years. The United States government was forced to take a loan from France.
During the American Civil War both sides tried to get help, but the Confederacy had a bit more bargining power in-so-far-as they were able to export tobacco and cotton, however Great Britain and France stayed out of the American Civil War.
During the American Civil War, France supported the Union.
The south was not allowed to import or export any goods during this blockade which lasted most of the Civil War.
Mexico was occupied by France during the American Civil war.
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Apprxomimately 164,000 Confederate soliers died from diseases during the American Civil War.
West Virginia and Nevada both became states during the American Civil War, and both were Union states.West Virginia and Nevada became states during the American Civil War, and both were Union states.
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Abraham Lincoln was President during the Civil War.