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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Non-Intercourse Act?
(1 point)
• to forbid the U.S. from trading with Britain and France so the countries would recognize U.S. trading rights
O to allow U.S. merchants to resume trade with all countries except Britain and France O to limit the types of goods that U.S. merchants could trade with Britain and France O to allow U.S. merchants to trade only with Britain and France but not any other countries

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Answer: "to allow U.S. merchants to resume trade with all countries except Britain and France."

Explanation: The Non-Intercourse Act (1809) replaced the Embargo Act and reopened American trade with other nations while continuing to prohibit commerce specifically with Britain and France.