The beginnings of democracy were seen in which country around 400 years b. c.? smyrna sparta england athens byzantium

Athens was the start of democracy. They let each family have representatives to vote and be a part of government happenings.

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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.