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An overnight change in the declared war aims, making it ethically impossible for Britain and France to aid the Confederates without looking actively pro-slavery.
The position of Great Britain in the US Civil War was one of neutrality. The Confederacy hoped that Great Britain would officially recognize the Confederacy as a nation, however, this did not happen.
What do you think? America is over 5 times bigger than Britain in size, Britain was at war with France, which had a conventional army and was bigger land mass than Britain. More than half the British army was deployed in France than America. Americans outnumbered the British troops 20-1.
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.
Good chance of intervention by Britain and France.
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Britain and France were not involved in the American Civil War. The Confederacy asked for Britain's help but they did not get involved.
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Not all of the US States had declared their loyalties before and after the US Civil War began. These States are referred to as the "Border States". Kentucky, as one example declared neutrality as one of the border States.
An overnight change in the declared war aims, making it ethically impossible for Britain and France to aid the Confederates without looking actively pro-slavery.
On May 13, 1861, the British government declared its neutrality in the American Civil War, officially recognizing the conflict between the Union and the Confederacy. This decision was significant as it allowed Britain to maintain trade relations with both sides while preventing direct involvement in the war. The neutrality also influenced diplomatic relations and shaped the strategies of both the Union and Confederacy, as they sought British support or recognition. The declaration reflected Britain's complex economic interests, particularly regarding cotton from the South and manufactured goods from the North.
The position of Great Britain in the US Civil War was one of neutrality. The Confederacy hoped that Great Britain would officially recognize the Confederacy as a nation, however, this did not happen.
Britain, France, India Russia, and China.
Both the Union and the Confederacy harbored different expectations concerning the neutrality of Great Britain and France also during the US Civil War. Although neutral, Great Britain and France provided substantial aid to the South. This aid was of course frowned upon by the US. Even if Confederate hopes of being formally recognized by the European powers, the South believed that as a neutral "helper" they would put forth a compromise policy to end hostilities and save lives.
the bull run battle
Great Britain and France.
Kentucky declared itself neutral at the beginning of the War Between the States, but both sides violated this stance very early in the conflict. The state would become a battleground rather than a place of tranquility for the reminder of the war.