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dec 6, 1807 - Embargo Act

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Forbade any American ship from leaving for a foreign port during Britain's war with France. As a gesture towards achieving military ends by peaceful means, it was a noble idea, but as a practical method of forcing Britain and France to respect American rights, it was a failure.

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Date:

dec 6, 1807
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~ 217 years ago

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