6 déc. 1807 - Embargo Act
Description:
Forbade any American ship from leaving for a foreign port during Britain's war with France. As a gesture towards achieving military ends by peaceful means, it was a noble idea, but as a practical method of forcing Britain and France to respect American rights, it was a failure.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
6 déc. 1807
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 216 ans
