no they did not support it at all they found it to be detrimental to the economy and trading.
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Embargo Act of 1807
The Embargo Act of 1807
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.
The embargo of 1807 was purposed by president Jefferson it cut off trade with Great Britten, and France because of their impressment of American sailors. This was Us way of not going to war with both country's but what the embargo really did was ruined the economy of America so it hade to be removed. 5 years later on June18 1812 congress deck ears war on Britton
To starve the British and close their factories