GDG- Re: Defeat of AoP, Recognition by Britain

[Tom Ryan]

Yes, the all in one basket concept behind the King Cotton method of inducing
recognition from Britain seemed not only arrogant, but foolhardy as well.
When that failed, they had no other leverage to employ.  In addition, it
antagonized a lot of people in Britain.

It also reflected British adaptability, since they changed from cotton to
the manufacture of other fabrics.  They also turned to Egypt to supply
cotton to help keep that industry going as much as possible.

The French seemed a lot more anxious to recognize the South than the British
were.  The French motivation seemed to be gaining an inroad into Mexico.

Tom

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