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How did Burgundy respond to the trade embargo with England?

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The provided references do not directly answer how Burgundy responded to trade embargoes with England. They focus on broader historical contexts including the Embargo Act of 1807, mercantilist policies, and trade tensions, with an emphasis on England's trade practices and their impact on the American economy.

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The response of Burgundy to trade embargoes with England is not specifically outlined in the provided references. Instead, the references describe historical trade relations and embargoes that primarily involved England, the American colonies, and other international powers. For instance, during the Embargo Act of 1807, implemented by Thomas Jefferson, the embargo aimed to damage the economies of Great Britain and France and stop their harassment of American shipping. However, the embargo had a minimal impact on these countries and instead devastated American commerce. American farmers and merchants suffered, unable to sell their goods overseas, resulting in a significant downturn in American business activity and loss of favor for Jefferson's administration.

In mercantilist policies, England placed tariffs on foreign goods and passed laws to favor English shipping to promote its own economic interests. The Dutch and others had to resort to export of high-quality goods to sustain their trade. Moreover, during periods of 'salutary neglect,' Britain did not strictly enforce its trade policies, leading to smuggling and eventually contributing to rising tensions that led to the American Revolution.

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