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Jefferson preferred the embargo act of 1807 to because he hoped that it would prevent a war between the United States and Britain.

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What act passed by congress in 1807 at Jefferson's request halting all trade with Europe?

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What did the embargo act state?

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He was trying to avoid getting involved in a war. :)


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How was embargo an alternative to war?

Thomas Jefferson who favored an embargo rathern than war with Britain. That led to the Embargo Act, passed in 1807 by Congress. Iyt was ment to punish Britain and French resaulting in them loosing a huge amount of money.


Who created the embargo act?

Thomas Jefferson


What were. Thomas Jefferson's issues?

the embargo act