What was one of the reactions of the U.S. government to British abolitionism in the Caribbean during this period?
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The question is asking about the U.S. government's reactions to British abolitionism in the Caribbean, looking for specific actions or policies that were implemented during that period.
Answer
U.S. did not support British Caribbean abolition due to economic interests.
One of the reactions of the U.S. government to British abolitionism in the Caribbean was a lack of support for abolitionist movements, due to economic interests tied to slavery.
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One of the reactions of the U.S. government to British abolitionism in the Caribbean was a lack of support for abolitionist movements, due to economic interests tied to slavery.
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The U.S. had economic interests in maintaining slavery, particularly in its southern states, and was hesitant to support abolitionist movements that might threaten these interests. This influenced their reaction to British policies in the Caribbean.
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Confusing the motives behind the U.S. policy decisions with British actions, which were more abolitionist during this period.
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