Question

What was the effect of the Embargo Act passed by Congress in 1807?

Foreign imports were allowed, but U.S. exports came to an end.

American ports were closed to travelers

Trade with Britain was banned until Britain respected U.S. neutrality.

International trade was banned

Answer 1

1 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.