The Embargo Act

What was Macon's Bill No.2?

Passed on May 14,1810 by Madison; This act caused Napoleon to repeal his acts as well; Madison declared that it was illegal to trade with Britain after they didn't repeal there acts

When was the Embargo Act introduced?

December 18, 1807; by Senator Samuel Smith

The Embargo Act summary.

In the end, the Embargo Act was a response to repeated violations to U.S neutrality during the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th century; The act would later die off by the Non-Intercourse act, and the Macon's Bill No.2.

When was Madison elected president?

James Madison was elected president in 1808

What was the Non-Intercourse Act?

Passed on December 22, 1807; Said that merchants could trade with all countries, except for France and Great Britain

What was the Embargo Act?

Passed by the United States Congress; Signed President Thomas Jefferson on December 22, 1807; Stopped American ships from trading in foreign ports; In 1806, France passed a law that stopped trade between countries like the U.S. and Britain.

What happened on June 21, 1807?

USS Chesapeake attacked by British warships; 3 killed and 18 captured; UK said they did this to bring back British deserters

What was the Continental System?

a pair of decrees designed to prohibit the British from trading with the rest of Europe and it also threatened to seize any unbiased ships that were found trading with the British

What happened in 1805?

tensions between Britain and France grew

How did America feel about the USS Chesapeake attack?

the US was outrages; Jefferson made all British ships leave American waters