The American Civil War involved the North of the Union and the confederate states of America. The uncompromising differences between the enslaved and free states over the prohibition of slavery in the region were the primary causes of the Civil War. France and England supported the Union because of economic factors and prevention of conflict between them and the North. Although confederate states were essential sources for textile raw materials for these two countries, they could not support the South since the North could have blocked their supplies. Additionally, slavery was unpopular in the European countries since most people considered it a violation of human rights. Therefore, the two nations had to side with the Union since they advocated for the eradication of forced labor. Equally, the Union had declared that supporting the confederacy was like wedging against America. Notably, neither England nor France wanted to start a war with America. The end of the Civil War benefited these two countries by reviving textile industries. Most factories had collapsed due to the scarcity of cotton caused by the war, leading to a high unemployment level and slowing economic growth.
Conservative Republicans in the North supported Lincoln’s idea of prohibiting slavery in the United States because of economic factors. Although slaves were vital sources of cheap labor, their productivity was significantly lower than free individuals’ output. Equally, employers would pay the freed slaves for their work. Consequently, residents’ disposable income was supposed to increase demand and market for manufactured products. Additionally, they wanted to preserve relationships with international trade partners, who were against oppressive practices. Therefore, they supported Lincoln’s idea because it was meant to accelerate economic growth.