The reasons that Congress passed the Embargo Act in 1807 was: A. It opened trade with England. B. It cut off trade with England. C. It increased production in the United States. D. It cut off trade with all foreign countries.

History · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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The Embargo Act of 1807 was passed by the United States Congress with the primary intention of cutting off trade with foreign nations, particularly England and France, due to ongoing conflicts and issues related to trade restrictions and impressment of American sailors. Therefore, the correct answer is:

D. It cut off trade with all foreign countries.