The Rebellion: Its Authors and Causes-- Part 4: About That Proclamation and an American Irish Attack on Canada

The French definitely wanted there to be an American civil war as they had plans on taking over Mexico which the U.S. could not oppose if they were deep into a war.

Lincoln was also involved with his Emancipation Proclamation.  He was also pro toward American infrastructure as in his transcontinental railroad.  His major goal was to keep European countries from recognizing the Confederacy.  The Emancipation went a long way toward that.

The Emancipation was actually the very first Executive Order.  It was, however, very important to have the 13th Amendment pass to insure that it would stand.  Otherwise it could be negated.

What did Lincoln do to stop Britain from getting involved?

A  big part of his plan was the blockade.

The Red River Campaign was primarily to obtain cotton.

The Irish in the United States were going to invade Canada after the war.  There were only 12,000 British troops there.

--Old Secesh