What was the embargo act?

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Cade Mueller

6 August, 03:48

What was the embargo act?

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Andreas Leblanc · Answer 1

The Embargo Act of 1807 was a general embargo enacted by the United States Congress against Great Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars.

Lorelai Riggs · Answer 2

Hello There!

The "Embargo Act" of 1807 imposed an embargo which means that the government forbids trade. This made all exports from United States illegal. Congress passed the embargo act because they wanted to maintain pressure on Britain and France.