THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
WAR OF 1812
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Question
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Which of these was most likely a result of the Embargo Act of 1807?
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People of Great Britain suffered food shortages.
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People of France bought their food in Great Britain
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European countries did not have access to American weapons
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U.S. ships only delivered food to ports in Africa and Asia.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The embargo was an unpopular and costly failure. It hurt the American economy far more than the British or French, and resulted in widespread smuggling. Exports fell from $108 million in 1807 to just $22 million in 1808. Farm prices fell sharply.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -What was the effect of the Embargo Act passed by Congress in 1807? Banned all trade with foreign countries.
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