Identify and discuss the FOUR "factors" that influenced the development of colonial democratic ideals, which paved the way for the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.

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.