USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Embargo Act, (1807 ), U.S. Pres. Thomas Jefferson’s nonviolent resistance to British and French molestation of U.S. merchant ships carrying, or suspected of carrying, war materials and other cargoes to European belligerents during the Napoleonic Wars.

Detailed explanation-2: -The diplomatic neutrality of the United States was tested during the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815). 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.

Detailed explanation-3: -With the nation outraged, and many calling for war, Jefferson searched for a way to punish the British and French for their refusal to accept US neutrality while maintaining that very neutrality. His answer was the Embargo Act.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1809, in an attempt to continue to pressure Britain and France while slightly loosening restrictions on American trade, Congress-on Jefferson’s recommendation-passed the Non-Intercourse Act, which permitted U.S. trade with nations other than France and Great Britain.

Detailed explanation-5: -Embargo Act, Legislation by the U.S. Congress in December 1807 that closed U.S. ports to all exports and restricted imports from Britain. The act was Pres. Thomas Jefferson’s response to British and French interference with neutral U.S. merchant ships during the Napoleonic Wars.