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How did the Union Blockade affect the world?

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How did the Union Blockade affect the world?

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The Union blockade affected Britain because the South was exporting goods like cotton to them. Due to the blockade they weren't able to receive their shipments. Therefore causing Britain to search for resources elsewhere, which caused them to create an alliance with other countries.

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What effect did the Emancipation Proclamation have on the world?

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What effect did the Emancipation Proclamation have on the world?

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The Emancipation Proclamation was an order made by Abraham Lincoln demanding that all states against him were to release their slaves. Although, this did not release all slaves because it only pertained to the states against him. This overall affected the African Americans because they weren't all able to be free due to the order that only applied to the southern states.

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How did Russia's involvement affect the Civil War?

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How did Russia's involvement affect the Civil War?

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Russia took the side of the Union due to the Union  being an enemy of Great Britain. During the mid 19th century, Russia aided the Union by supplying ships that contributed to the Union Blockade. Russia was very inclined to help us because we inspired them to abolish serfdom when we created the Emancipation Proclamation and abolished slavery.

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How did Irish immigrants contribute to the Civil War?

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How did Irish immigrants contribute to the Civil War?

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Irish immigrants largely populated the Northern States, where they worked for very little money. Due to there being so many Irish immigrants in the north they decided to make all-Irish regiments. This made a big contribution to the overall outcome of the war because the Irish were able to share strategies and advance their skills.

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How did the French view the U.S. during the Civil War?

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How did the French view the U.S. during the Civil War?

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During the Civil War, France was also in the process of invading Mexico. The French were invading Mexico because their emperor, Napoleon III, wanted to create a French client state in Mexico. Due to French coming to Mexico the Union decided to take this chance to get France on their side. They did this by keeping relations that were beneficial to both parties. Although, Mexico's government decided to rebuff the Confederates diplomatic overtures.