List a few of the fundamental principles held by western civilization as a whole

The value of the individual and belief in the God of Israel are some of the fundamental principles held by the Western Civilization as a whole. There are also transformative chapters during this Civilization such as the development of liberal democracy, the Renaissance, the enlightenment, the Reformation, the Enlightenment and the scientific and Industrial Revolution.

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.