Kho said
I think you children are getting too excited. All power is in Europe. Get used to it.
I do agree America really didn't become a world power until the turn of the century as of now the world powers are in Europe and will stay in Europe until America begins mass industrialization which would be even harder for the confederate compared to the Union as the latter already has the needed factories and production to begin total industrialization while the south may have slaves which would help a bit when you are industrialized but for now you need to start that process so far your main industrial hub is Virginia and if the peace talks don't work out you won't have that for too longer.