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British textile manufacturers just wanted cotton. They didn't care where it came from. So when the South threw a tantrum & refused to ship it, thinking it'd force the British Empire to fight to get it back, the Brits just said "lol no" & started buying it from their new friends in Egypt.
Apr 30, 2025, 6:02 PM
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