oct 25, 1807 - Embargo Act
Description:
The Embargo Act of 1807 was a law passed by the United State Congress and signed by President Thomas Jefferson on December 22, 1807. It prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports. ... In 1806, France passed a law that prohibited trade between neutral parties, like the U.S., and Britain.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 25, 1807
Now
~ 217 years ago