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Why was Britain particularly interested in the American Civil War?
Why was Britain particularly interested in the American Civil War?
- Due to its industrial and naval power, reliance on American cotton, and emigrant population (correct)
- Because of its historical connection with the American colonies
- Due to its political ties with the Union and the Confederacy
- Because of its military alliances with other European countries
What was the South's 'cotton diplomacy' aimed at achieving?
What was the South's 'cotton diplomacy' aimed at achieving?
- Promoting the abolition of slavery in Britain
- Influencing Britain to support the Confederacy due to the necessity for cotton supplies (correct)
- Negotiating peace with the Union through trade agreements
- Building stronger ties with other European countries
How did Britain respond to the South's 'cotton diplomacy'?
How did Britain respond to the South's 'cotton diplomacy'?
- By reducing its overall cotton imports
- By imposing trade sanctions on the Union
- By seeking replacement cotton supplies from other sources (correct)
- By openly supporting the Confederacy
What was Britain's stance regarding the sovereignty of the Confederate States of America (CSA)?
What was Britain's stance regarding the sovereignty of the Confederate States of America (CSA)?
What action did the CSA take in relation to British shipbuilders?
What action did the CSA take in relation to British shipbuilders?
What factors contributed to Britain's significant interest in the American Civil War?
What factors contributed to Britain's significant interest in the American Civil War?
How did the South attempt to use 'cotton diplomacy' to influence Britain's support during the Civil War?
How did the South attempt to use 'cotton diplomacy' to influence Britain's support during the Civil War?
What was the outcome of the South's 'cotton diplomacy' tactic with Britain?
What was the outcome of the South's 'cotton diplomacy' tactic with Britain?
What was Britain's official stance regarding the sovereignty of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?
What was Britain's official stance regarding the sovereignty of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?
What role did British shipbuilders play in the context of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?
What role did British shipbuilders play in the context of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?
