Question

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

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

Answer 1

Option B is apt here.

The United States passed an Act in 1807 prohibiting American ships from trading at foreign ports – mainly aimed at punishing Britain and France. This was the Embargo Act of 1807.

The Act was signed by President Thomas Jefferson and meant to be a warning for Britain and France, for seizing American ships with their cargo and crew, as contrabands of war.  

Answer 2

The United States passed an Act in 1807 disallowing American boats from exchanging at remote ports – fundamentally went for rebuffing Britain and France. This was the Embargo Act of 1807.

The Act was marked by President Thomas Jefferson and intended to be a notice for Britain and France, for seizing American boats with their freight and group, as contrabands of war.