Who was affected by the embargo act of 1807? american merchants were negatively affected by the embargo act of 1807. the british merchants were the first to be affected by the embargo act. the spanish traders could no longer have a productive trade as a result of the embargo act. the french economy was affected by the power behind the embargo act of 1807.

The correct answer is A. American merchants were negatively affected by the Embargo Act of 1807.

Explanation:

The Embargo Act of 1807 was a general embargo on all foreign nations in American ports and harbours, issued against France and Great Britain during the Napoleonic Wars. The embargo was a response to the violations of US neutrality during this war.

Actually, there were no significant effects on British and French markets. However, the consquences for the US market and shippings were devastating: prices and earnings in agriculture fell, the same happened with shipping related industries, imports and exports.