Question

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

to avoid war over seized ships
to avoid war over seized ships

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

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

to protect American traders
to protect American traders

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson urged the passage of the Embargo Act primarily **to avoid war over seized ships**. The act was intended to pressure Britain and France to respect American neutrality and stop their interference with American shipping, thus preventing conflict.