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The Embargo Act of 1807 prevented US from exporting any goods. The goal was to make France and the UK take the US more seriously. The Embargo quickly failed as it bankrupted many American merchants and farmers while not heavily affecting the European powers. Hurting many families.
Answer:
The Soviet Union, if it involved communism in any form then they were probably there.
Explanation:
This question should be in a Filipino section, but I could answer it. Base on the question and in my further research, the word "palaka" is a fillipino word for Frog. I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more if you have question and further clarifications.
Political corruption, peasant unrest, and governmental incompetence.