Jefferson's Embargo Act:

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Jefferson's Embargo Act sought to stop all American exports, as a means of putting pressure on Britain and France to respect American neutral rights. However, the act was largely unsuccessful and caused economic hardship for American merchants and farmers. It was not effectively enforced by the navy, did not have widespread public backing, and did not lead to a change in British policy. Additionally, the act was a factor in Jefferson's declining popularity and contributed to the election of his successor, James Madison.