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