Which act replaced the Embargo Act and allowed trade with all nations except France and England?

The Non-Intercourse Act was instituted in 1809 to replace the Embargo Act of 1807, which had severely restricted American trade in an attempt to pressure Britain and France. The Non-Intercourse Act specifically allowed trade to resume with all countries except for Britain and France. This approach aimed to alleviate the economic distress that the embargo had caused in the United States while still addressing the tensions with these two nations.

The act was a response to the widespread dissatisfaction with the previous embargo, which had limited American ships and hurt the economy without achieving its intended diplomatic goals. Thus, by permitting trade with all other nations, the Non-Intercourse Act sought to restore economic activity while maintaining a stance against Britain and France, which were involved in ongoing conflicts that affected American interests.