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Encyclopedia of American Foreign Policy: Civil War Diplomacy
An article by noted historian, Kinley Brauer, discusses the role of foreign policy for both the North and the South in the Civil War. An interesting, and often forgotten, aspect of the war.
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Civil War Diplomacy: Cotton Diplomacy
Read about the Confederacy's attempt to manipulate the supply of cotton to England in an attempt to gain England's support of its war effort. Written by Kinley Brauer, noted historian.
US Department of State
Office of the Historian: The Trent Affair, 1861
Find out about the diplomatic crisis between the United States and Great Britain at the beginning of the Civil War, why it was important to the North and South, and how it was resolved.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: November 8: The Trent Affair
Paintings and a brief explanation of the parties involved in the Trent Affair and its importance in diplomacy at the beginning of the Civil War. From the Library of Congress.
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Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: William H. Seward
Short biography of the man who served as secretary of state under President Lincoln and Johnson.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: The Trent Affair
Provides an overview of the Trent Affair, an important diplomatic incident during the Lincoln administration that nearly sparked a war with the British.