Which of the following best describes the purpose of the nonintercourse act?
a. to forbid the u. s. from trading with britain and france so the countries would recognize u. s. trading rights
b. to allow u. s. merchants to resume trade with all countries except britain and france
c. to allow u. s. merchants to trade only with britain and france
d. to allow u. s merchants to trade only with britain and france but not any other countries