England
England had a complex relationship with the United States during the American Civil War. On one hand, there were strong economic ties between the two countries, and many in England supported the Confederacy due to its reliance on cotton from the Southern states. On the other hand, there was a growing antislavery sentiment in England, and many were critical of the Confederacy's institution of slavery.
The Emancipation Proclamation put England in a difficult position. While the British government did not officially endorse the proclamation, many British citizens and politicians praised it as a moral victory. The proclamation also emboldened antislavery activists in England and increased pressure on the government to take action against the Confederacy.
Ultimately, the Emancipation Proclamation did not directly lead to England recognizing the Confederacy or intervening in the American Civil War. However, it did have an impact on British public opinion and contributed to the growing support for the Union.
France
France's response to the Emancipation Proclamation was more muted than England's. Like England, France had economic ties to both the North and the South, and there was some support for the Confederacy among French elites. However, there was also a strong antislavery sentiment in France, and the French government was wary of becoming involved in a prolonged war.
The Emancipation Proclamation did not have as much of an impact on France as it did on England. While some French citizens and politicians praised the proclamation, the French government remained officially neutral in the American Civil War.
Overall, the Emancipation Proclamation had a significant impact on England and France. While it did not lead to either country recognizing the Confederacy or intervening in the American Civil War, it did contribute to growing support for the Union and antislavery sentiment in both countries.