In the early 1800s, Great Britain was in a conflict with France. Both countries tried to prevent the United States from trading with the other country. As a result of British impressment of U.S. sailors
Congress passed the Embargo Act in 1807. This act closed U.S. porta to exports and placed restrictions on British imports. In 1809 Congress repealed this act and replaced it with a law that specifically
prohabited trade with Great Britain and France.
What was one effect of these actions on the United States?
The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
International criticism of the Monroe Doctrine
The expansion of manufacturing
Increased profits from international commerce
