Why did president jefferson authorize the embargo act? how did this act affect america’s economy and citizens?

The Embargo Act of 1807 was an attempt by President Thomas Jefferson and the U.S. Congress to prohibit American ships from trading in foreign ports. It was intended to punish Britain and France for interfering with American trade while the two major European powers were at war with each other.

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men and women were able to be citizens, but women did not have all of the rights of men including voting and holding office. slaves could be if they were freed.