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

Question

(1 point)
Responses

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 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

Answer 1

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

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

The Non-Intercourse Act was enacted to lift the general embargo that had been placed on trade but specifically prohibited trade with Britain and France.