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No, it proved costly for the United States. In an effort to remain neutral during the war between Britain and France, Jefferson enacted the Embargo Act of 1807 which prohibited American ships from trading in all ports. In retaliation, France and England enacted laws prohibiting trade with neutral countries. French and British ships also began seizing American ships.
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Who created the embargo act?
Thomas Jefferson
An unexpected result of the Embargo Act was the?
promotion of industrialization at home.
What was the result of Thomas Jefferson's Embargo Act?
Economic problems in America
A ban on exporting goods to other countries?
An embargo, is the partial or complete prohibition of commerce and trade with a particular country. Companies must be aware of embargoes that apply to the intended export destination.
An effort to force the British to stop seizing American ships?
Embargo Act of 1807, the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809, and Macon's Bills
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