22 déc. 1807 - The Embargo Act
Description:
Passed by Jefferson, this act prohibited American ships from leaving the United States for any foreign port anywhere in the world. Effectively, the act caused a depression throughout the nation, especially affecting the merchants and shipowners of the Northeast (mostly Federalists).Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
22 déc. 1807
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 216 ans
