USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On 21 November, 1806, Napoleon decreed, from his Palace in Berlin, a blockade of the British Isles and forbade all British goods and commerce entering the continent. This came to be known as the ‘continental’ blockade since de facto most of the European continent was under French influence.

Detailed explanation-2: -Napoleon believed that if he could isolate Britain economically, he would be able to invade the nation after its economic collapse. Napoleon decreed that all commercial ships wishing to do business in Europe must first stop at a French port in order to ensure that there could be no trade with Britain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Continental System, in the Napoleonic wars, the blockade designed by Napoleon to paralyze Great Britain through the destruction of British commerce.

Detailed explanation-4: -Napoleon was forced first to strengthen then eventually to grant exceptions to the ban. Britain replied with its own Orders in Council against French trade. The Continental System represented an attempt at economic warfare.