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2h 28min, dec 18, 1807 y - 15. Embargo Act

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Congress passed the Embargo Act in December of 1807. Although aimed at trade with Great Britain, this act cut off trade with all countries. This was in order to prevent Americans from using certain countries to transfer goods to Britain.

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2h 28min, dec 18, 1807 y
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~ 217 years ago

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