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- Aug 25, 2012
The first nation to recognize the confederate States of America as a 'belligerent' was Brazil on the 1st of August 1861, several states followed the lead but the Confederacy had mush less success getting international recognition as an independent country. It has often been pointed put that Great Britain had difficulties recognizing the Confederacy due to slavery.
The 'could not recognize a slave nation' idea may get plenty of discussion, but was not the only reason that Great Britain would not recognize the Confederacy. The Confederacy put so much hope in England and France coming to their aid, or at least ending the blockade, I have to wonder if the Confederacy mismanaged the whole affair. Other than believing that King Cotton would get the desired results, I see little the Confederacy did to gain international recognition.
Any insight?
The 'could not recognize a slave nation' idea may get plenty of discussion, but was not the only reason that Great Britain would not recognize the Confederacy. The Confederacy put so much hope in England and France coming to their aid, or at least ending the blockade, I have to wonder if the Confederacy mismanaged the whole affair. Other than believing that King Cotton would get the desired results, I see little the Confederacy did to gain international recognition.
Any insight?
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