The purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807 was to
a. force France and Great Britain to end their boycott of American goods
b. preserve the neutrality of the United States
c. end impressment of British sailors by Americans
d. punish Americans trading illegally with the British and French
e. end smuggling from Canada
Ans: b. preserve the neutrality of the United States
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