Question

What was the Trent Affair?

Accepted Answer

A British mail boat called the Trent, went to the South. John Slidell and James Mason were on it when the boat was captured by the Union.  The Union keeps the boat, and Britain threatens war.  Lincoln lets the boat go to keep Britain out.

Front	What was the Trent Affair?
Back	A British mail boat called the Trent, went to the South. John Slidell and James Mason were on it when the boat was captured by the Union. The Union keeps the boat, and Britain threatens war. Lincoln lets the boat go to keep Britain out.

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