"The American civil war resulted in the promotion of raw cotton exports from India."
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As a result of the civil war, which broke out in America, the cotton import in Britain stopped. Hence, Britain turned towards India for the cotton supplies, which was very cheap. However, the amount of cotton for Indians themselves decreased, and they had to buy the cheap cotton at high price from Britain. This eventually led to the failure of weaving industry in India.

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"The American civil war resulted in the promotion of raw cotton exports from India." Explain this statement.

"The American civil war resulted in the promotion of raw cotton exports from India."
Explain this statement.