9. How did Florida become a haven for escaped slaves?

Some formed the spanish military- Black militia governor Manuel de Mortiano granted them land north of St. augustine they built and gathered Fort Mose. Florida became a tradition of serving a sanctuary for escaped slaves.

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.