Why was the South unable to convince England to provide it with more support during the Civil War?

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England relied heavily on Union wheat imports, and cutting off these imports would have severely impacted their own economy. In contrast, while England did import cotton from the South, they were able to find alternative sources, such as India and Egypt. Therefore, England's economic interests were more aligned with the Union than with the Confederacy.

Why Was the South Unable to Convince England to Provide