American president Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-‐Republican party) led Congress to pass the Embargo Act of 1807. Effects on American shipping and markets: Agricultural prices and earnings fell. Shipping-related industries were devastated.
In 1807 the United States Congress passed an Embargo Act that prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports. ... The Embargo Act was extremely unpopular in America, however, as it greatly affected the nation's own economy. The act was repealed in 1809.
To stop people from anti-war talk that raised fear in Americans- wanted Americans to support the war
It started in China in the early 1330's. The plague mainly affected rodents and fleas, but since China did trades with Asia and Europe, these countries were soon also affected.
In 1347, Italian merchant ships returned from the Black Sea to Europe. Many on board were already dying from the plague.
The fleas began to affect Europe's people, which allowed it to spread rapidly among the people.
The Bubonic plague was a period in history when Europe and much of the world's population was reduced.
