Question

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

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

Explanation:

The Non - Intercourse Act (1809) replaced the Embargo Act of 1807. The Embargo Act had prohibited all foreign trade. The Non - Intercourse Act allowed trade with all nations except Britain and France. This was an attempt to put economic pressure on Britain and France (who were at war with each other during the Napoleonic Wars) to respect U.S. neutral trading rights.

Answer:

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