Chapt 9.3.1 Embargo and Impressment

Caught between British and French conflict

British impressment of sailors

After Napoleon gives up on North America, he turns to European expansion

U.S. benefits at first by selling goods/weapons to both countries

France and Britain begin blocking trade with the "enemy"

Britain needs soldiers for war with Napoleon.

Britain authorized its navy to take American ships and force the sailors to serve the British Navy

Banned trade with Britain and closed waters/ports to them

Pass embargo - stop all foreign trade

Wrecked U.S economy

Cut Treasury Department's biggest income - customs (tax on imports/exports)

Hurt northern farmers & merchants - couldn't ship goods