Question

What was the effect of the embargo act passed by congress in 1807

Answer 1

Answer: It banned all trade with Foreign countries

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Answer 2

The Embargo Act of 1807 was a direct result of the impressment of American ships, goods and men by the British during a time of conflict throughout the United States, Britain and France. While the U.S. was not technically involved in the conflict, they were affected because the British began to seize their ships that were taking goods to France.