hat reason did Jefferson give for urging passage of the Embargo Act?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to protect American traders
to protect American traders

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

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

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson urged the passage of the Embargo Act primarily to avoid war over seized ships. The act was intended to prevent American ships from trading with foreign nations, particularly in response to British and French interference with American shipping during the Napoleonic Wars. Jefferson believed that by halting trade, the U.S. could avoid military conflict and pressure foreign nations to respect American neutrality.