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Look at this sequence: Embargo Act (1807) → Nonintercourse Act (1809) → Macon’s Bill No. 2 (1810).
What does this pattern suggest about U.S. attempts to avoid war? Why might these policies fail?
Write 2–3 sentences predicting what might push the United States toward war in 1812. Use simple words
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The sequence shows that the United States tried to avoid fighting by using trade bans and economic pressure instead of soldiers. These policies often failed because they hurt American businesses, were hard to enforce, and did not stop Britain or France from seizing ships or taking sailors.
By 1812, continued British seizures of U.S. ships and the navy taking American sailors, plus British backing for Native attacks on the frontier, would push people to support war. Rising pressure from young Congress members who wanted action and growing economic pain would make war more likely.
By 1812, continued British seizures of U.S. ships and the navy taking American sailors, plus British backing for Native attacks on the frontier, would push people to support war. Rising pressure from young Congress members who wanted action and growing economic pain would make war more likely.
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