The blockade was supposed to prevent the South from getting resources and support from other countries who would support it such as those in Europe who were ready to recognize it as independent and help it if it meant that in the long run it would help them by weakening the Union.
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To be successful, or to be in a thriving condition.
<span>Roosevelt asserted American power with the Monroe Doctrine. It outlined the fact that the United States would not be controlled by European countries.</span>
The sinking or Lusitania on 7 May 1915 was a significant event during WW1. It was a passenger liner sunk by German submarine during World War 1. It lead to America declaring war on Germany.