Despite the fact that exports of soared during the American Civil War, the Ottoman government did not reap the benefits.

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During the American Civil War, the demand for cotton soared because the usual supplies from the American South were disrupted. The Ottoman Empire, among other regions, had the opportunity to increase its cotton exports. However, due to various internal and external factors, the Ottoman government did not fully capitalize on this opportunity or reap the significant benefits that might have been expected from such a global shift in demand.

Despite the Fact That Exports of Soared During the American