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Embargo Act of 1807
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The Embargo Act of 1807 was a general trade embargo on all foreign nations that was enacted by the United States Congress. Much broader than the ineffectual 1806 Non-importation Act, it represented an
Thomas Jefferson, United States of America President from 1801 to 1809 and signer of the Embargo Act
Thomas Jefferson, United States of America President from 1801 to 1809 and signer of the Embargo Act
Engraved teapot encouraging support for the Embargo: Encircling the lid is "Jefferson and the Embargo". On one side is "Mind your business" and on the
Engraved teapot encouraging support for the Embargo: Encircling the lid is "Jefferson and the Embargo". On one side is "Mind your business" and on the other is "Prudence is the best Remedy for hard times".
The economical impact of the embargo can be seen from this graph showing growth of the U.S. economy.
The economical impact of the embargo can be seen from this graph showing growth of the U.S. economy.
An 1807 political cartoon showing merchants caught by a snapping turtle named "Ograbme" ("Embargo" spelled backwards). The embargo was also ridiculed
An 1807 political cartoon showing merchants caught by a snapping turtle named "Ograbme" ("Embargo" spelled backwards). The embargo was also ridiculed in the New England press as Dambargo, Mob-Rage, or Go-bar-'em.
Chesapeake–Leopard affair
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The Chesapeake–Leopard affair was a naval engagement off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia, on June 22, 1807, between the British fourth-rate HMS Leopard and the American frigate USS Chesapeake. The crew
Embargo Act of 1807
…began stopping US ships and reclaiming alleged deserters. This inflamed American public opinion, which was exacerbated by incidents such as the Chesapeake–Leopard affair. Congress imposed the embargo in direct response to these events. President Thomas Jefferson weighed public support for retaliation, but recognized…
HMS Leopard (right) fires upon USS Chesapeake
HMS Leopard (right) fires upon USS Chesapeake
USS Chesapeake, depicted in a c. 1900 painting by F. Muller
USS Chesapeake, depicted in a c. 1900 painting by F. Muller
Barron offering his sword to Humphreys onboard Chesapeake
Barron offering his sword to Humphreys onboard Chesapeake
Seaman's protection certificate issued in New Orleans, to Daniel Martin on 6 Oct. 1804
Seaman's protection certificate issued in New Orleans, to Daniel Martin on 6 Oct. 1804