Question

What reason did Jefferson give for urging passage of the Embargo Act?(1 point)
Responses

to protect American traders
to protect American traders

to increase the power of the Republican Party
to increase the power of the Republican Party

to decrease the power and influence of New England merchants
to decrease the power and influence of New England merchants

to avoid war over seized ships

Answer 1

The reason Jefferson primarily gave for urging the passage of the Embargo Act was **to avoid war over seized ships**. The act was intended to prevent American ships from trading with foreign nations, particularly Britain and France, in order to protect American interests and avoid conflict.