What was the embargo act?

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Sophie Small

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10 December, 18:41

What was the embargo act?

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Jeffrey Graham · 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.

Carina Cunningham · Answer 2

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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.