Cotton Famine - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Manchester's cotton industry, highlighting the overproduction of cotton before the American Civil War. The war led to a cotton shortage, causing unemployment and unrest in England. Despite hardships, Manchester workers supported Abraham Lincoln and the Union. Some British regions showed Confederate support, but Britain remained neutral. The Lancashire cotton famine prompted Britain to diversify its cotton sources. Historical strikes in Preston, observed by Karl Marx, are also covered.

What were some of the long-term consequences of the Lancashire cotton famine?

What role did Karl Marx play during the strikes in Preston?