WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -England responded to the Continental System with Orders in Council that subjected France and all countries in alliance with Napoleon to a counterblockade. These orders were one of the main causes of the Anglo-American War of 1812.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Continental System was Napoleon’s strategy to weaken Britain’s economy by banning trade between Britain and states occupied by or allied with France, which proved largely ineffective and eventually led to Napoleon’s fall.

Detailed explanation-3: -It wanted to prevent an American diplomatic mission from reaching France and concluding the Louisiana Purchase. Britain sought to undermine French manufacturing competition.