Congress repealed ________ in 1809 because it harmed American commerce rather than that of the British and French.

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The Embargo Act of 1807 was repealed in 1809 because it was more damaging to American commerce than to British or French, which was its intended target. The act had aimed to pressure Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars by prohibiting American ships from trading in all foreign ports, but it ended up hurting the U.S. economy significantly.

Congress Repealed ________ in 1809 Because It Harmed American Commerce