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nov 21, 1806 - Creation of the Continental System (Berlin Decree)

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A blockade implemented by Napoleon in order to paralyze Great Britain through the destruction of the British economy. The Continental System closed the European continent to trade with the British by banning British ships from entering European ports.

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nov 21, 1806
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~ 219 years ago