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What was the purpose of the Embargo Act and the Non-Intercourse Act?

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This Act lifted all embargoes on American shipping except for those bound for British or French ports. Its intent was to damage the economies of the United Kingdom and France. Like its predecessor, the Embargo Act, it was mostly ineffective, and contributed to the coming of the War of 1812
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The Embargo Act and the Non-Intercourse Act elevated all embargoes on American shipping besides those going to for British or French ports.
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