The Continental System is in action (may 16, 1806 – apr 11, 1814)
Description:
The Continental System was a system enacted by Napoleon in his "Berlin Decree" which was meant to disrupt British commerce. However, while British trade with continental Europe declined, the system had very little effect on overall British commerce.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 16, 1806
apr 11, 1814
~ 7 years and 10 months