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Which act(s) did Jefferson sign to avoid war with France and Britain, but all it did was ruin America's trade and put many people out of work?

Alien and Sedition Acts
Immigration Act
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Embargo Act

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Embargo Act (the Embargo Act of 1807). Jefferson signed it to avoid war with Britain and France, but by banning U.S. exports it devastated American trade and caused widespread unemployment.