which was not a motivation for european exploration in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?
a) a spirit of curiosity
b)the desire for economic gain
c)the promise of trade with asia
d)the need for a land route to china

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.