The United States gives foreign aid to other countries on a regular basis. The disadvantage of foreign aid include; increased national debt and the inability to care for the poor and needy citizens of our country.
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Common arguments against foreign aid are that the funds that the country receive will be wasted or embezzled by a corrupt government and that it does not promote economic growth. This is because it makes it more expensive to purchase exports from the country receiving the aid.
To alleviate poverty or suffering
Break the blockade and the South might be able to negotiate a settlement.
Example of Public Opinion:In 1995, the University of Maryland Research Organization released an opinion survey that found that 75% of the respondents thought the national government spent too much money on foreign-aid programs, and upon asking how much of the national budget went for foreign-aid, the median response was 15%.
It would have swung it for the South. If the Confederates managed to hold out for four years without foreign aid, imagine the difference that British infantry and warships would have made.
Foreign aid is initially provided for short term aid in emergencies. The goal of foreign aid is to help make people self-sufficient and able to take care of themselves.