How did England respond to the South's expectation of assistance?

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England ultimately did not provide significant assistance to the Confederacy during the Civil War. Despite sympathy for the Southern cause among some British elites, the British government chose to remain officially neutral and did not recognize Confederate independence. While some English ships attempted to break the Union blockade to obtain Southern cotton, the British government did not officially condone this behavior. Ultimately, England's refusal to actively support the Confederacy helped ensure that the Union was able to maintain its blockade and achieve victory in the war.

How Did England Respond to the South's Expectation of Assistance