The Embargo Act of 1807 prohibited the export of all goods from the United States, aiming to pressure Britain and France economically, but it resulted in significant negative consequences for the U.S. economy.
The Embargo Act that prohibited the export of all goods from the United States, by sea or by land, was the Embargo Act of December 18, 1807. This act was passed during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson as a response to the violations of U.S. neutrality by Great Britain and France, who were seizing American ships on the high seas. The logic behind the embargo was to economically pressure both countries to cease their hostile actions against U.S. maritime interests. Unfortunately, the embargo had a major negative impact on the U.S. economy, particularly harming American farmers and merchants, and ultimately led to strong domestic opposition against the policy.
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