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Which Kept the price of cotton high in the year before 1860?

Demand in Great Britain.


Which invention led to an increase in the demand for slaves?

The invention of the cotton gin in 1793 increased demand forh slaves. Cotton was hand picked those days and cotton needed. The transatlantic slave trade reached its peak between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries spurred by the growth of large plantations in North and South America.


Why did the Confederacy believe Great Britain would intervene in the US Civil War?

The Confederacy believed that Great Britain would intervene via "peace talks" to benefit the South. Confederate leaders believed that cotton was a bargaining chip to be used. It was a valid argument. Great Britain's cotton supply came via the South and 75% of its imported cotton was from the Confederacy. Also, the textile mills in England employed 20% of English workers.


What was the result of increased demand for manufactured goods in great Britain?

An industrialized society, which over time grew into Consumerism, was an overall result of an increased demand for manufactured goods in Great Britain. If this is for homework, you might also touch on things like child labor and classes.


Why didnt cotton diplomacy work?

Great Britain and Continental Europe were determined to remain neutral in the American Civil War. When the Confederate embargo hit them, they found other sources of cotton such as Egypt and India, thereby shattering the Confederacyâ??s plans of blackmailing them into supporting them.

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Which Kept the price of cotton high in the year before 1860?

Demand in Great Britain.


What kept the price of cotton high during the years before 1800?

Demand in Great Britain


What has the author Hubert Douglas Henderson written?

Hubert Douglas Henderson has written: 'The inter-war years' 'Supply and demand' 'The Cotton Control Board' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Cotton Control Board


What two crops produce in Georgia were in great demand?

cotton and tobacco


When the price of both substitute and compliment of a commodity risewhat will be the demand for that commodity?

There wouldn't be a great demand for the commodity as, lower ther the prices, more the demand of the commodity.Remember, Demand for a product increases when the prices of its complements decreaseANSWER: Supply and demand


Where did Great Britain obtain cotton when supplies from the South were blockaded?

caribiens


What was cotton deplomacy?

Cotton diplomacy refers to the diplomatic methods employed by the South during the American Civil War to coerce Great Britain and France to support the Southern war effort by implementing a cotton trade embargo against Great Britain and Europe


Is there a difference in oil prices between the US and great Britain?

Yes.


What impact did cotton have on the history of America?

Cotton plantations in the Southern States brought wealth and prosperity to America. Great Britain was one of the biggest customers for Southern cotton.


What was the south plan to force France and great Britain to help?

To starve them of cotton. It didn't work, because there was a surplus of cotton on the market at that time.


What did the northern blockade on the south do?

It prevented the South from selling its cotton to Europe; specially Great Britain.


Which invention led to an increase in the demand for slaves?

The invention of the cotton gin in 1793 increased demand forh slaves. Cotton was hand picked those days and cotton needed. The transatlantic slave trade reached its peak between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries spurred by the growth of large plantations in North and South America.