dec 22, 1807 - Embargo Act of 1807
Description:
The Embargo Act of 1807 was the complete halt of trade between the United States and European countries after British interference with American trade. President Thomas Jefferson had hoped it would force other countries to leave American trading alone. However, it backfired on the Americans, damaging the economy, specifically in New England. The Embargo's ineffectiveness showed how much Americans depended on global trade, and flaws of the government. While the immediate impact of the law hurt the American economy, the long term impact saw British-American relations deteriorate further. The Embargo was a major reason for the outbreak of the War of 1812.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 22, 1807
Now
~ 217 years ago