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You make a strong argument, but look at the direct effects of the Embargo Act. The results were disastrous as exports plunged from $108 million in 1807 to $22 million in 1808. Smuggling was rampant.If the Emgargo Act was so successful, then why would Congress repeal it, and replace it with the intriguingly name Non-intercourse act, repeal that, and replace it with Macon's Bill (#2), and ultimately repeal that for good?
You make a strong argument, but look at the direct effects of the Embargo Act. The results were disastrous as exports plunged from $108 million in 1807 to $22 million in 1808. Smuggling was rampant.
If the Emgargo Act was so successful, then why would Congress repeal it, and replace it with the intriguingly name Non-intercourse act, repeal that, and replace it with Macon's Bill (#2), and ultimately repeal that for good?
