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How did the embargo act affect the US

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-The agricultural prices and earnings fell
-Shipping related industries were devastated
-Existing markets were wrecked
-An increase in Unemployment
-Imports and Exports declined
-An increased reliance on domestic manufacturing
-Prices of domestic shipping were driven up to unreasonable rates
-Smuggling became widely endorsed by the public
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