Question

23 mark for review of the following, the most threatening problem for the union from 1861 through 1863 was a possible british recognition of the confederacy b spanish intervention in santo domingo c french objections to the union blockade d british insistence on the abolition of slavery e british objections to the union position on \continuous voyage\

Explanation:

During 1861 - 1863 (American Civil War), the Union feared British recognition of the Confederacy. British recognition would legitimize the Confederacy, potentially giving it diplomatic and material support, which was a major threat. Spanish intervention in Santo Domingo was not a primary threat to the Union. French objections to the blockade and British issues with "continuous voyage" or abolition (Britain had already abolished slavery) were less critical than the risk of British recognition of the Confederacy.

Answer:

A. possible British recognition of the Confederacy