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What effect did the Embargo Act have on the American economy?

AIt almost destroyed the American economy.

BIt had little effect on the American economy.

CThe American economy did very well.

DThe American economy was not affected.

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The effect that the Embargo Act had on the American economy back in 1807 was that it almost destroyed the American economy. This is because the Act restricted ships to leave US ports and to export anything, leading to the rise of unemployment and low economic activity due to less trading.

the answer is A) It almost destroyed the American economy.

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