Why did louis xiv appoint intendants?
a. to check the power of the middle class
b. to impose mercantilist policies on french colonies
c. to extend royal authority throughout france
d. to advise him on foreign policy

C to extend royal authority throughout france

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.