As a result of the competing British and French "paper blockades," American shippers:

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American shippers ran the risk of capture as a result of the competing British and French "paper blockades." This means that the British and French navies did not physically block American ports, but they declared that American ships going to enemy ports were subject to capture. As a result, American shippers had to decide whether to risk capture or stay at home.

As a Result of the Competing British and French "Paper