What was one positive outcome of the embargo act that the congress passed in 1807?
a. this act had a loophole regarding unfavorable winds that sea captains were able to exploit to dock at european ports.
b. this act banned imports and helped the united states become self-sufficient by boosting internal trade across the states.
c. this act set a precedent by establishing the united states’ stand on neutral rights and reluctance to become embroiled in european conflicts.
d. this act resulted in diverting capital that was used for trading toward textile mills, which resulted in a substantial leap in the textile industry.
e. this act helped establish cordial relations between indians and settlers when speculators halted their westward expansion as farmers were unable to buy land.