Question

What was the Embargo Act (1807)?

Accepted Answer

To prevent British and French ships from harrassing American ships, TJ prevented trade with them.  Destroyed the American economy.  NE even wanted to secede after that.

Front	What was the Embargo Act (1807)?
Back	To prevent British and French ships from harrassing American ships, TJ prevented trade with them. Destroyed the American economy. NE even wanted to secede after that.

American Embargo Act Prevent British French Ships Harrassing