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Because both these countries had abolished slavery years before, and could not be seen to fight to defend slavery in America.
That is why Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation - to turn the Civil War into a war on slavery (which it hadn't been originally), to keep out the British and French.
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At the beginning of the Civil War, Southern leaders hoped that Europe and nations, such as England and France would be forced to support the Confederacy because their textile industries depended on the cotton which came from the South. The efforts of Southern statesmen to persuade the European powers to help the Confederacy came to be called "cotton diplomacy."
As a result of cotton diplomacy, Britain and France allowed the Confederacy to have several armed warships built in their shipyards. But the South never won European recognition of the Confederacy as an independent nation or obtained major aid.
Northern grain had become important in Europe, which had suffered several crop failures. At the same time, Southern cotton was increasingly replaced by cotton from India and Egypt. The Emancipation Proclamation made the Civil War a fight against slavery. The proclamation deeply impressed those Europeans who opposed slavery.
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What were the plans for Britain and France for the civil war?
Britain and France were not involved in the American Civil War. The Confederacy asked for Britain's help but they did not get involved.
Why couldn't France help the south during the civil war?
France was involved in a rebellion with Mexico. :D
Did the confederates try to get England and France to join them?
Yes, the Confederates tried to get support from Great Britain during the Civil War. However Great Britain stayed out of the war.
Which person would have most likely supported the confederate cause during the civil war?
Britain and France if your asking the question I think you are.
How were the British involved in the civil war?
The British were neutral throughout the American Civil War but continued to trade with both sides, until the North blockaded the Southern ports. Even then, the South used blockade runners to trade with Europe. The idea was that the Britain would jump in to help the South because of the cotton industry, but Britain ultimately made it clear they would not be involved in any fighting.
What were the plans for Britain and France for the civil war?
Britain and France were not involved in the American Civil War. The Confederacy asked for Britain's help but they did not get involved.
Which country was involved in the overthrow of the Mexican government during the Civil War?
France A+ ls
Who developed the civil service exams?
Britain, France, India Russia, and China.
Great Britain and France declared neutrality for the US Civil War?
TRUE
What civil war battle ended the aid of Britain and France?
the bull run battle
Why there was never a revolution in Britain like France n America?
Britain had civil wars, one of which was sometimes called the Glorious Revolution and involved Oliver Cromwell. The king was deposed and executed and a Parliamentary republic was established. After about a generation, the Royalists prevailed and restored the monarchy.
Why didn't England want to get involved in the US Civil War?
Because it was a Civil War in a foreign country and Britain was too busy trading throughout the world to get involved. Which side was Britain supposed to "get involved" with, the North with its' mass production industries or the South where most of the cotton for British industry came from?
Who was the Confederate states of America relying on to help them during the civil war?
Great Britain and France.
What countries did the Confederate states think would help them fight the civil war?
France, Spain, and Great Britain.
What was the turning point of the civil was?
The Emancipation Proclamation, because it stopped Britain and France from sending miitary aid to the Confederates.
Why couldn't France help the south during the civil war?
France was involved in a rebellion with Mexico. :D
Did the confederates try to get England and France to join them?
Yes, the Confederates tried to get support from Great Britain during the Civil War. However Great Britain stayed out of the war.
