Hypothesize What role did congressional gridlock play in the rise of government corruption in the late 1800s? Support your answer with evidence
from this activity and your reading.

The embargo act of 1807  was a law passed by the united state congress and signed by president thomas jefferson on december 22,  1807. it prohibited american ships from trading in all foreign ports. in 1806, france passed a law that prohibited trade between neutral parties, like the u.s., and britain.