Question

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Why did the Embargo Act of 1807 create more negative impact than positive?


The act encouraged the continued impressment of American sailors.


The act prevented France & Britain from trading with each other.


The act damaged the economy so severely New England merchants called for the impeachment of President Jefferson.


The act stopped all American trade but did not prevent other countries from trading with each other.

Answer 1

Answer:

The failure of Jefferson's Embargo Act of 1807 led to increasing economic pressure from the American public to go to war with Britain. The “war hawk” faction exerted great influence over the House of Representatives and helped to pass a declaration of war in 1812.