Question

What happened immediately after Jefferson's embargo act of 1807 went into effect?

Answer 1

The Embargo Act was replaced by the Non-Intercourse Act, which prohibited trade with only Britain and France. The government, however, soon began to realize that economic measures were not enough. America was on the path toward the War of 1812.

Answer 2

Answer: In March 1809, Congress repealed the Embargo Act of 1807.

The Embargo Act was replaced by the Non-Intercourse Act, which prohibited trade with only Britain and France. The government, however, soon began to realize that economic measures were not enough. America was on the path toward the War of 1812.