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The British government and upper classes were favourable towards the South, partly because they saw America as a growing economic rival, which they would be happy to see split into two, and partly because they still thought the American revolution had been a bit of cheek and were glad to see the young republic in trouble. (The textile workers of Lancashire were, of course, opposed to the slavery that lay behind the cotton trade, and were willing to sacrifice jobs on principle.)
In the Summer of 1862, with Lee's triumphant campaign in Virginia, the Confederacy began to acquire credibility in the eyes of Europe, and Britain came close to granting recognition and sending military aid. Only the unexpected Northern win at Antietam prevented this, as it gave Lincoln a chance to issue his Emancipation Proclamation, turning the war into an official crusade against slavery, so that foreign powers could not then aid the Confederates without looking pro-slavery themselves.
Apart from this, Britain had been supplying the Confederacy with shipping that they were not able to build themselves owing to the blockade. This was conducted through neutral agents, but it was obvious where the vessels had been built. The US Ambassador in London, the highly talented C.F. Adams, was able to persuade the government to cease this provocative trading.
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Who did many native americans support during the war of 1812?
British
Who was the only southern senator to support the union during the civil war was?
andrew johnson
What was a reason the British were not successful in the South during the US Civil War?
they ran out of food and weapons
How did england view the american civil war?
Officially, England remained neutral during the American Civil War. The general public in England tended to support the Union, while the elites of the country tended to support the South.
Who were Jackson and Johnston during the Civil War?
they were two generals during the civil war
What did Canada do during the Civil War?
Canada was British territory & remained neutral during the Civil War
Did the french and English support the confederacy during the civil war?
The French and the English did not support the Confederacy during the Civil War. Instead, the countries decided to support the Union.
Was there foreign help during the civil war?
Not from the British
Why did Great Britain support the fascists during the Spanish Civil War?
Britain did not support either side in the Spanish Civil War.
Who did the native American support during the civil war?
They supported both sides during the war
Which church did Parliament Support during the civil war?
Shiloh
Which side did the US support with financial aid weapons during the civil war?
the US supported korea during the civil war
Why did the africans support the british during war?
The british promised them better infustructure
Why did the british not support the northern states during the American civil war?
Because they viewed the USA as a growing economic rival, and were pleased to see it split into two.
Did other countries support the north during the civil war?
yes the north had support from france.
What did Jamaica do during the Civil War?
Jamaica was still part of the British Empire during the American Civil War. So a loose answer is that the would have helped the Union.
Did California support north or south in civil war?
California remained loyal to the Northern Union during the US Civil War.
