How were the Orders in Council and the Berlin/Milan Decrees similar?

A) They both allowed broken voyages to occur throughout Europe.
B) They both forbade commerce in Europe but were ineffective "paper blockades."
C) Neither had any effect on American shipping.
D) Both gave Great Britain control of the seas.
E) Both allowed the British navy to monitor every Continental port.


Answer: B

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