What are the 2 main details of the embargo act of 1807?

Answer 1

The Embargo Act of 1807 was a law passed by the United States Congress that prohibited American ships from trading with foreign nations, primarily aimed at Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars. Its main goals were to protect American interests and avoid conflict by restricting trade in response to British and French interference with U.S. shipping. However, the act led to significant economic hardship in the U.S., particularly for merchants and shipowners, and was widely unpopular, eventually leading to its repeal in 1809.