dec 9, 1813 - Total Embargo
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President Madison ordered a total embargo on all exports and a ban on all imports of with any British origin. He did this believeing the British depended on trade with the US, and did it to help the war effort. This severely affected trade and the economy for the US as for a while the country lost its main source of income and wealth.
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1800-1828 Theme 3
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