Question

Question

Why did Great Britain oppose the reexport trade?

(1 point)
Responses

It increased the demand for British goods in Europe.
It increased the demand for British goods in Europe.

It helped the French economy, which strengthened Napoleon's army.
It helped the French economy, which strengthened Napoleon's army.

It hurt the American economy, which hurt British exports.
It hurt the American economy, which hurt British exports.

It reduced French imports to Britain.

Answer 1

Great Britain opposed the reexport trade primarily because it helped the French economy, which strengthened Napoleon's army. By allowing goods to be reexported to France, American merchants could effectively bypass British trade restrictions, benefiting France in its conflict with Britain and thus posing a direct threat to British interests.