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The American Civil War's impact extended beyond the battlefield, influencing international relations and economic developments. British support for the Confederacy through military supplies and commerce raiders like the CSS Alabama had lasting effects, leading to the Alabama Claims. The war also spurred the growth of the oil industry as petroleum replaced whale oil for lighting. Diplomatically, the Union's efforts prevented European intervention, while key battles in the Eastern and Western Theaters determined the war's outcome.
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The Confederacy obtained British Enfield rifles and converted ships to disrupt Union shipping
Alabama Claims
The post-war settlement resulted in Great Britain paying the United States for damages caused by Confederate commerce raiders
The disruption of the whale oil industry during the war accelerated the rise of the petroleum industry
The Confederacy attempted to gain recognition and intervention from Britain and France
Cotton Diplomacy
The Union's attempt to restrict cotton exports to pressure Britain economically was ineffective
Moral Appeal
The Union framed the war as a moral struggle against slavery to garner European support
The Union's grain exports and moral appeal helped to maintain European support for the North
The Confederate Army of Northern Virginia achieved early victories at the First Battle of Bull Run and the Seven Days Battles
Battle of Antietam
The Union's victory at Antietam provided President Lincoln with the momentum to issue the Emancipation Proclamation
Battle of Gettysburg
The Union's victory at Gettysburg marked a decisive shift in the conflict's trajectory
The Union experienced leadership changes and setbacks, such as defeats at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville
The Union's early victories at Forts Henry and Donelson opened vital river routes and set the stage for further operations
Invasion of Kentucky
Confederate General Braxton Bragg's invasion of Kentucky yielded limited success
Battle of Stones River
The Confederate counteroffensive at Stones River failed to halt the Union's momentum in the Western Theater
The Union's goal of controlling the Mississippi River was achieved with the capture of New Orleans and Vicksburg
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The ______ States of America enhanced their military strength by importing about 600,000 British ______ rifles.
Confederate
Enfield
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To disrupt ______ maritime commerce, the Confederacy used British-built ships like the CSS ______, leading to higher insurance rates.
Union
Alabama
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In 1872, the ______ Claims settlement required Great Britain to pay the U.S. $______ million for damages by Confederate raiders.
Alabama
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