answersLogoWhite

0

Initially - doubts about the viability of the Confederacy. They wanted to back a winner.

Ethical position over slavery - although the war was not originally about slavery, the Lancashire cotton workers said they would sacrifice their jobs, rather than support the Confederacy.

Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation made it impossible for free nations abroad to support the South without looking pro-slavery themselves.

Especially good diplomatic work by Lincoln's envoy in London - C.F. Adams (of the Presidential family).

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

MaxineMaxine
I respect you enough to keep it real.
Chat with Maxine
JudyJudy
Simplicity is my specialty.
Chat with Judy
BlakeBlake
As your older brother, I've been where you are—maybe not exactly, but close enough.
Chat with Blake

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What factors kept England from throwing its full support to the confederacy?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp