Question

in the early 1800s, great britain was in a conflict with france. both countries tried to prevent the united states from trading with the other country. as a result of british impressment of u.s. sailors, congress passed the embargo act in 1807. this act closed u.s. ports to exports and placed restrictions on british imports. in 1809 congress repealed this act and replaced it with a law that specifically prohibited trade with great britain and france. what was one effect of these actions on the united states? a the signing of the treaty of guadalupe hidalgo b internationational criticism of the monroe doctrine c the expansion of manufacturing d increased profits from international commerce

Explanation:

The Embargo Act of 1807 restricted U.S. trade. When it was repealed in 1809 and replaced with a law that prohibited trade specifically with Great Britain and France, American manufacturing expanded as domestic production filled the gap left by reduced international trade. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848) was about territory (after the Mexican - American War), the Monroe Doctrine (1823) was about foreign policy (opposing European colonization in the Americas), and the Embargo Act (and its repeal) was more about trade restrictions. Increased profits from international commerce would not be the case as trade was restricted with two major powers.

Answer:

C. The expansion of manufacturing