Question

Which statement best describes the political position of Great Britain during the civil war?

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) the British government favored the North over the South.

The statement that best describes the political position of Great Britain during the Civil War was "the British government favored the North over the South."

The British government tried to maintain neutrality but had political interests with the North and economic interest with the South. On paper, they supported the North because England did not want another confrontation with the Union that could end up in war. The Union warned foreign countries not to support the rebel states in any way because it could be an act of war against the United States. But Britain imported cotton from the Confederated states plantations, so they were very cautious to keep trading with the South and avoid a political confrontation with the North