Describe the differences between the North and the South in the first half of the nineteenth century. (From the sidebar titled "Two Separate Nations?")

The embargo act of 1807  was a law passed by the united state congress and signed by president thomas jefferson on december 22,  1807. it prohibited american ships from trading in all foreign ports. in 1806, france passed a law that prohibited trade between neutral parties, like the u.s., and britain.