World History · North America
Embargo Act
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The U.S. Chesapeake was fired upon and boarded in open waters by the British. Twenty–one American sailors were killed or wounded; four sailors were taken away by the British, who claimed the four were British deserters.
As a result, Congress passes a law banning trading with almost every nation.
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