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Which economic group most strongly protested the Embargo Act of 1807?

Southern cotton growers.


Who was angry with the passage of the Embargo Act of 1807 and why?

despite the fact that they were leaders in the revolution, New England was the most angry because most people there were involved in the maritime industry (eg:shipbuilding, sailors) with the embargo act, thousands of New Englanders lost there jobs, and during the war of 1812 sided with the British and almost made a new nation.


What happened after of the Embargo Act of 1807?

after the embargo took place it started problem because most people lost money because they relied on trade to make money so after a while they took it off hope that helped


In this act President Jefferson and Congress responded with an economic embargo or a restriction on trade which outlawed most trade with foreign nations.?

In response to international tensions and maritime conflicts, President Jefferson and Congress enacted the Embargo Act of 1807, which imposed a comprehensive economic embargo on foreign trade. This legislation aimed to pressure Britain and France to respect American neutrality and protect U.S. shipping interests. However, the embargo had significant negative effects on the American economy, particularly harming merchants and sailors, and ultimately led to widespread discontent and calls for its repeal. The act was seen as a failure, illustrating the challenges of using economic measures to influence foreign policy.


What did the embargo act prohibit?

virtually all exports and most imports

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Who was most hurt by Jefferson's embargo?

American industry itself


Which economic group most strongly protested the Embargo Act of 1807?

Southern cotton growers.


Why did Jefferson embargo act fail?

The Embargo hurt Britain and France. Americans, however, suffered even more. Exports dropped from $108 million in 1807 to $22 million in 1808. American sailors had no work. Farmers lost money because they could not ship wheat overseas. Docks in the South were piled high with cotton and tobacco. The Embargo Act hurt New England merchants most of all, and they protested loudly.


What country was hurt by the embargo act?

Embargo Act was the law not restricts trading business with other countries. Many countries suffered with this act, however, most of the negative blow was with the United States.


Who was angry with the passage of the Embargo Act of 1807 and why?

despite the fact that they were leaders in the revolution, New England was the most angry because most people there were involved in the maritime industry (eg:shipbuilding, sailors) with the embargo act, thousands of New Englanders lost there jobs, and during the war of 1812 sided with the British and almost made a new nation.


Who was hurt the most by the embargo act?

The Embargo Act put in place by the United States was meant to hurt the British and French. The Embargo Act however ended up hurting the United States the most because they couldn't trade for what they needed with the British and French.


What happened after of the Embargo Act of 1807?

after the embargo took place it started problem because most people lost money because they relied on trade to make money so after a while they took it off hope that helped


Who was hurt most by Jeffersons embargo policy?

American industry itself


Stagflation in the 1970s is most associated with?

The oil embargo


The most unpopular and least successful of President Thomas Jefferson's policies was his?

adherence to neutrality in dealing with England and France


What was one of Jefferson's most unpopular acts?

embargo


What is stagflation in the 1970s most associated with?

the oil embargo