THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
EMBARGO OF 1807
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Question
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To show the French and the British that they do not need America
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To show the French and the British that they do need America.
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Gain indpedence
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Start global conflicts
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Detailed explanation-1: -President Thomas Jefferson hoped that the Embargo Act of 1807 would help the United States by demonstrating to Britain and France their dependence on American goods, convincing them to respect American neutrality and stop impressing American seamen.
Detailed explanation-2: -The warring nations of Britain and France both imposed trade restrictions in order to weaken each other’s economies. These restrictions also disrupted American trade and threatened American neutrality. As time went on, British harassment of American ships increased.
Detailed explanation-3: -The embargo proved to be a complete failure. It failed to improve the American diplomatic position, highlighted American weakness and lack of leverage, significantly (and only) damaged the American economy, and sharply increased domestic political tensions.