Question

Which of the following conclusions is correct regarding the Embargo Act of 1807?

a. Decreased the competitive spirit of America because there were less places to buy products from.
b. America was practicing isolationism with France and England.
c. Made the United States look weak because of their lack of interest in British goods.
d. Made the United States look stronger because they were more self reliant.

Answer 1

B.)

America was practicing isolationism with France and England.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The correct answer is B. With the Embargo Act of 1807, America was practicing isolationism with France and England.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Embargo Act were legal measures taken by the United States in 1807, which sought to restrict trade from foreign countries on the American coast. The laws were passed by Congress during President Thomas Jefferson's second term.

The cause pointed to the beginning of these measures was the so-called "Chesapeake-Leopard Case" that involved the British warship Leopard and the American frigate Chesapeake, which occurred under a British ban that did not want its trading partners to do business with France. The two European countries were at war (Napoleonic Wars), while the United States had remained neutral, but was secretly negotiating with both sides.

According to Jefferson, the British violated the rights of Americans on the high seas and embargo laws were passed in retaliation. These measures did great damage to the American economy, which from an export of $ 108 million in 1807, went to $ 22 million in 1808. The acts were revoked at the end of the Jefferson administration.