Why was it necessary for the Confederacy to seek the support of Great Britain and France?

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Responses

The Confederacy needed access to the manufactured goods of Great Britain and France.
The Confederacy needed access to the manufactured goods of Great Britain and France.

The Confederacy depended on Great Britain and France for troops.
The Confederacy depended on Great Britain and France for troops.

The Confederacy wanted to expand the war to Europe.
The Confederacy wanted to expand the war to Europe.

The Confederacy was supported by large numbers of British and French immigrants.

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The most accurate response is:

The Confederacy needed access to the manufactured goods of Great Britain and France.

This was crucial because the Confederacy, which primarily relied on agriculture and particularly cotton production, lacked the industrial capacity to produce necessary war materials and supplies. By securing support from Britain and France, they hoped to gain access to these manufactured goods and potentially the recognition and military support needed for their cause.