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jun 1, 1807 - Embargo of 1807

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The Embargo of 1807 was put into effect by Thomas Jefferson. It stopped all foriegn trade for America. It's purpose was to stop Britain from impressing American sailors, but as America was not very important in the world economy it didn't hurt any country but America.

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jun 1, 1807
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~ 219 years ago