THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
BARBARY PIRATES
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Question
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What was the Embargo Act (passed on December 21, 1807)?
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Congress passes an embargo against French commerce, restricting American ships to sail to all ports except France.
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Congress passes an embargo against British commerce, restricting American ships to sail to all ports except Great Britain.
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Congress passes an embargo against all foreign commerce, restricting American ships to sail to American ports only.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Embargo Act, Legislation by the U.S. Congress in December 1807 that closed U.S. ports to all exports and restricted imports from Britain.
Detailed explanation-2: -Passed on December 22, 1807, the Act did the following: An embargo was laid on all ships and vessels under US jurisdiction. All ships and vessels were prevented from obtaining clearance to undertake in voyages to foreign ports or places.
Detailed explanation-3: -At Jefferson’s request the two houses of Congress considered and passed the Embargo Act quickly in December 1807. All U.S. ports were closed to export shipping in either U.S. or foreign vessels, and restrictions were placed on imports from Great Britain.
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