What are the causes and effects of the embargo act of 1807

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Tcecarenko [31]3 years ago

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Answer:

The Embargo Act of 1807 was a law that prohibited the Americans to trade with the European nations France and England it was passed by President Thomas Jefferson who hoped to punish these two nations who were interfering the American trade while they were in the war in Europe.

The effect of the embargo act of 1807 was seen in the shipping industries and markets. Imports and exports were declining, smuggling was done in secret which somewhat provided money to the people. The prices fell in the agricultural sector.

romanna [79]3 years ago

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Answer: President Thomas Jefferson hoped that the Embargo Act of 1807 would help the United States by demonstrating to Britain and France their dependence on American goods, convincing them to respect American neutrality and stop impressing American seamen. Instead, the act had a devastating effect on American trade.

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