What effect did the embargo act have on americas economy

In 1807, France and Britain were enmeshed in the Napoleonic Wars that had begun in 1803. The United States remained neutral, and American merchants continued trade with both countries. As the war continued, naval commanders from France and Britain began making excuses to seize neutral ships whose crews they suspected of having dealings with their enemy. English crews also seized American ships and kidnapped sailors accused of being wayward British citizens, then pressed those sailors into service on British ships. In response to these incursions, the U.S. Congress, with the support of President Thomas Jefferson, passed the Embargo Act in December, 1807.

Americans often speak of their country as one of several large regions.  these regions are cultural units rather than governmental units --  formed by history and geography and shaped by the economics, literature and folkways that all the parts of a region share. what makes one region different from another? a region's multicultural heritage as well as distinct demographic characteristics like age and occupation make regions different and special. within several regions, language is used differently and there are strong dialects. there are also differences in outlook and attitude based on geography.