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To prevent the british impressment of American sailors- novanet

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Q: Why did Thomas Jefferson order the embargo against great Britain in 1807?
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Why did Thomas Jefferson order embargo against great Britain in 1807?

To prevent the british impressment of American sailors- novanet


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.


In 1807 Thomas Jefferson persuaded Congress to declare an embargo on Great Britain. What was Jefferson strategy?

To starve the British and close their factories


In 1807 Thomas Jefferson persuaded Congress to declare an embargo on Great Britain What was Jefferson's strategy?

To starve the British and close their factories


Who created the embargo act?

Thomas Jefferson


What were. Thomas Jefferson's issues?

the embargo act


Which president enforced the Embargo Act?

Thomas Jefferson enforced the Embargo Act.


Who was president during the embargo?

Thomas Jefferson was president when the Embargo Act of 1807 was passed.


Why did thomas order the embargo against great Britain in 1807?

To prevent the british impressment of American sailors- novanet


Did Thomas Jefferson ever pass any laws?

Thomas Jefferson was known for passing the Embargo Act of 1807. There is other little acts such as the Supplementary which can be found in the Embargo Act.


What did Jefferson do after british and french attacks on American ships?

Thomas Jefferson signed the Embargo Acts


What was the result of Thomas Jefferson's Embargo Act?

Economic problems in America