Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Non-Intercourse Act?

Question

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Responses

to forbid the U.S. from trading with Britain and France so the countries would recognize U.S. trading rights
to forbid the U.S. from trading with Britain and France so the countries would recognize U.S. trading rights

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

to limit the types of goods that U.S. merchants could trade with Britain and France
to limit the types of goods that U.S. merchants could trade with Britain and France

to allow U.S. merchants to trade only with Britain and France but not any other countries
to allow U.S. merchants to trade only with Britain and France but not any other countries.

Answer 1

The best description of the purpose of the Non-Intercourse Act is:

to forbid the U.S. from trading with Britain and France so the countries would recognize U.S. trading rights.

The Non-Intercourse Act was enacted in 1809 and aimed to resume trade with other countries while specifically prohibiting trade with Britain and France in response to their interference with American shipping. The intention was to pressure these countries to respect U.S. neutrality and trade rights.