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Question: During the Civil War, the South hoped to!?
During the Civil War, the South hoped to

capture New York City

convince Britain and France to intervene on the Confederate side

form armies of enslaved African Americans

build a huge, modern navy

I think it is convince Britain and France to interveneon the Confederate side!. Ami right!? If no what is the answer!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
You are correct on the first answer!.
The second question's answer is Lee wanted a victory on Union soil!. The Confederates won the battle of Fredricksburg and Chancellorsville!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

You are correct!. They did not necessarily think the British or French would send troops to help them, but they wanted them to officially recognize the Confederacy as an independent country, and they wanted to trade cotton with them in exchange for military supplies!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

The first answer is correct, but the second answer is wrong!. Lee wanted to win on northern soil!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

convince britain and france to support the confederacy and recognize them as a nationWww@QuestionHome@Com

You are exactly right!.Www@QuestionHome@Com