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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland<span> and its </span>empire<span> remained officially neutral throughout the </span>American Civil War<span> (1861–65). It legally recognised the belligerent status of </span>the Confederacy<span>, but never recognized it as a nation and never signed a treaty or exchanged ambassadors. However, the top British officials debated intervention in the first 18 months. Elite opinion tended to favour the Confederacy, while public opinion tended to favour the United States. </span>
        
             
        
        
        
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Because if there wasn't tension, uncomfort, and conflict in society, nothing would be done. Who would want to resolve race issues if there was no tension about it? It's important to gain notice of crucial issues that need to be fixed and to stir debate.