DSST Civil War and Reconstruction

Answer: D - The South decided to secede partially because it assumed that its historic relationship with England would inspire the British to support the Confederacy. The British had banned slavery several decades before and were reluctant to support the South in defending this institution. In addition, they were waiting to see if the Confederacy would last before supporting it. They further damaged the Southern cause when they continued to trade with the North, aiding the Northern economy while the South languished.