What makes something "modern," according to oxford university?

The answer is: ~the use of new technology.hope this .

The use of new technology is the answeri hope this ! (:

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.