Embargo Act (dec 22, 1807 – mar 22, 1809)
Description:
Ban on all foreign trade in 1807 by Jefferson, meant to prevent further conflict between British and American ships, keep US neutral in the British v. French conflict (Napoleonic Wars)Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 22, 1807
mar 22, 1809
~ 1 years and 2 months