Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of cotton in the Confederacy's effort to gain international recognition?
A. Cotton diplomacy succeeded in winning European recognition, but not aid for the Confederacy.
B. Cotton diplomacy succeeded in winning substantial aid, but not recognition for the Confederacy.
C. Cotton diplomacy failed because neither French nor British leaders sympathized with the Confederacy.
D. Cotton diplomacy failed to win either substantial aid or recognition despite worries in Europe about maintaining a good cotton supply.
Answer: D
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