What effect did nineteenth century trade embargoes and the war of 1812 have on American Industry?
A.) Americans stockpiled British goods so they would have them during the war
B.) American Industry suffered because raw materials from Britain were not available
C.) Americans could not import British goods, so they increased their own production
D.) British soldiers took over American factories and limited their production

Question

What effect did nineteenth century trade embargoes and the war of 1812 have on American Industry?
A.) Americans stockpiled British goods so they would have them during the war
B.) American Industry suffered because raw materials from Britain were not available
C.) Americans could not import British goods, so they increased their own production
D.) British soldiers took over American factories and limited their production

anonymous · Answer

Effects of Embargo Act: 1. American ships were no longer allowed to sail to foreign ports and 2 the act closed American parts to British ship. War of 1812- manufacture increased.