During the American Civil War, the South sought support from Europe primarily to secure diplomatic recognition and military assistance. The Confederacy hoped that European powers, particularly Britain and France, would intervene on their behalf due to their reliance on Southern cotton for textile production. Additionally, the South aimed to establish trade relationships that would help sustain its economy during the war. Ultimately, such support was crucial for the Confederacy's strategy to gain legitimacy and resources against the Union.
it was used to trade with Europe
False. Southerners needed to sell their products, particularly cotton, in Europe to raise money for the war effort. The Confederacy relied heavily on exporting cotton to fund its military operations, as well as to gain support from European nations like Britain and France. The economic ties to Europe were crucial for sustaining the Southern economy during the Civil War.
Its farms and factories were kept busy producing all the war supplies needed. Also it was continuing to receive an inflow of skilled immigrants from Europe.
andrew johnson
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.
Europe needed cotton .
The French and the English did not support the Confederacy during the Civil War. Instead, the countries decided to support the Union.
Weapons are needed
By the South, I assume you are referring to the American Civil War. The South was trying to get support from Europe (such as the UK for example) to aid them in the war. However, Europe never got involved in the American Civil War.
it was used to trade with Europe
Britain did not support either side in the Spanish Civil War.
Shiloh
During the American Civil War, France supported the Union.
yes the north had support from france.
If you are refering to the American Civil War, niether had support from European countries. The South wanted the aid of the British, and tried many times to break the North's naval blockade. The South depreately needed the aid of Britain, not militarily, but finacialy. The South needed some place to sell the cotton they grew, since they were unable to do so they suffered from 7000% inflation at the end of the war. One could write a whole masters thesis on Europes effects on the Civil War.
the US supported korea during the civil war
False. Southerners needed to sell their products, particularly cotton, in Europe to raise money for the war effort. The Confederacy relied heavily on exporting cotton to fund its military operations, as well as to gain support from European nations like Britain and France. The economic ties to Europe were crucial for sustaining the Southern economy during the Civil War.