Embargo Act- Was a law created in reaction to the british and french trying to violate americans rights to remain neutral and trade freely between both nations. Thomas Jefferson was put in a tough position and decided the best action was prohibiting the export of goods. This was a strategic move to peacefully manipulate both nations to allowing America it’s right to free trade. Although, this only cripple the American economy in the short term and not successfully twist the arm of either nation. An upside to the Embargo act is that helped fuel the movement towards manufacturing on american
