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diplomatic measures undertaken by the Confederate States of America to gain the support of Great Britain and other foreign nations during the Civil War. It was so called because the Confederacy's principal negotiating leverage was the expert of cotton required by European mills.

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What is the cotton diplomacy?

Cotton Diplomacy is when the south tried to convince England to support the Civil war with cotton but they said no.


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How did the south try to gain foreign support?

Cotton Diplomacy.


Why Was The Souths Strategy called The king Cotton diplomacy?

It was called the King Cotton Diplomacy because A 'King' is in charge of everything and the south believed that if they didn't sell their cotton to Britain and France, then they would be forced to help break the North's blockades which is what a 'King' can do. The cotton part is obvious and 'diplomacy' international trade and trading with France and Britain is international. which is why it is called the King Cotton Diplomacy. Don't try to argue with me :) its in the S.S teachers textbook. :)


The essence of King Cotton Diplomacy was to?

cut off the supply of cotton to England and gain British recognition of the confederacy


The term used to describe Confederate foreign policy was?

King Cotton diplomacy.


How did the north and south prepare for the war?

They both had a plan The north had the anaconda plan The south had the cotton diplomacy


Did king cotton diplomacy work for the confederacy?

Because Cotton was a massive export that many individuals (Great Britain and France) were using, and the CSA could produce it very inexpensively


What is cottonocracy?

Literally, the definition is "ruled by cotton". this is referring to the southern states and the Civil War. Literally, the definition is "ruled by cotton". this is referring to the southern states and the Civil War. Literally, the definition is "ruled by cotton". this is referring to the southern states and the Civil War.


What is a definition of cotton satin?

I think quality of yarn is cotton and with style of weaving is satin


What is the definition of peruvian cotton?

It actually means this. Cotton with long rough hairy fibers.


Did the south try to win foreign allies through border states or cotton diplomacy?

Border States :)