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jan 1, 1807 - Embargo Act

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The French and British impressed and stole from Americans. To protect the US and keep neutrality, a law was created that forbade trade with other countries. However, this crippled the US economy and hurt northern merchants. This law was then replaced by the Non-Intercourse Act.

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jan 1, 1807
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~ 218 years ago