What was the cause and effect of the macon act 1810?

Answer 1

The Macon Act of 1810 was enacted to motivate Britain and France to respect American shipping rights and to end their restrictions on trade. The act lifted trade restrictions with either nation, depending on which one first recognized U.S. neutrality, effectively allowing the U.S. to engage with both countries. The immediate effect was a brief improvement in trade relations; however, it ultimately contributed to rising tensions that led to the War of 1812, as Britain continued to seize American vessels despite the U.S. efforts to remain neutral.