jan 1, 1807 - Embargo Act
Description:
- Enacted in response to British and Frenchmistreatment of American merchants, the Act banned the export of all goods from the United States to any foreign port
- Placed great strains on the American economy while only marginally affecting its European targets, and was therefore repealed in 1809
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1807
Now
~ 219 years ago