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Most European observers believed the Confederacy could prevail due to its strong agricultural economy, particularly in cotton production, which was crucial for European textile industries. They also noted the South's military leadership and the initial successes of Confederate forces in early battles. Additionally, there was a perception that the Confederacy could secure support from Britain and France, who had economic interests in maintaining a reliable cotton supply. This combination of factors led many to underestimate the North's industrial capacity and resolve.

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