American Conflict Over Slavery

The American conflict over slavery served as a part of larger global events because it was one of the last major conflicts over the issue of slavery. Most European countries such as France, England, and Spain had already abolished slavery years before. The United States was one of the last great powers to continue to practice slavery. The conflict over slavery, and ultimate abolishment of it, unofficially ended slavery in developed countries, as it signified the end of its support from powerful countries. The American conflict over slavery also served as a part of global events because it changed the way other countries viewed America. For decades, Great Britain had been wanting to reclaim America, and when the Civil War started, saw a way
to achieve its goals through supporting the Confederacy. However, because the South supported slavery, the British did not support the South. The conflict within the country over slavery kept other countries from trying to take over America, and ultimately ended the imperialistic feelings Britain had toward the U.S.. The conflict of slavery also showed that America, while still a burgeoning nation, was no longer so young and inexperienced. The abolishment of slavery represented the transition from a juvenile, unseasoned country to an older country ready to interact globally. Due to this, the American conflict over slavery not only signified the end of slavery within powerful, developed countries, but also changed how other global powers viewed America.