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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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Who was president during the embargo?

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Which president enforced the Embargo Act?

Thomas Jefferson enforced the Embargo Act.


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?

The Embargo Act was signed by President Jefferson in 1807. It prohibited trade for U.S. ships in any foreign port.


Who was most hurt by Jefferson's embargo?

American industry itself


What was President Jefferson's first foreign policy decision of economic coercion?

Embargo Act


Why did President Jefferson enact embargo act of 1807?

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


President Jefferson and Congress passed the Embargo Act in hopes of?

President Jefferson and Congress passed the Embargo Act in 1807 in hopes of protecting American shipping interests and maintaining neutrality during ongoing conflicts between Britain and France. The act aimed to pressure these nations to respect U.S. neutrality by prohibiting American ships from trading with foreign ports. However, it ultimately had negative effects on the American economy, leading to widespread discontent and contributing to calls for its repeal.


What act repealed Jefferson's embargo act?

nonintercourse act


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