dec 22, 1807 - Embargo Act of 1807
Description:
An embargo on Great Britain and France enacted to punish the two for violation of US neutrality during the Napoleonic Wars, such as British impressment. However, the embargo failed to affect the two countries significantly, and seriously harmed the US economy. It was eventually repealed on March 1, 1809.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 22, 1807
Now
~ 218 years ago