USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Congress passed an embargo act in 1807 in retaliation, prohibiting U.S. vessels from trading with European nations, and later the Non-Intercourse Acts, aimed solely at France and Britain.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Embargo Act of 1807 was a law passed by the United State Congress and signed by President Thomas Jefferson on December 22, 1807. It prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: successfully punished Great Britain and France for violations of neutrality. It hurt US trade more than it hurt France and Great Britain.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -Economically, the embargo devastated American shipping exports and cost the American economy about 8 percent in decreased gross national product in 1807. With the embargo in place, American exports declined by 75%, and imports declined by 50%-the act did not completely eliminate trade and domestic partners.