What 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 protect American interests and maintain peace by restricting trade with foreign nations, particularly Britain and France, which were involved in conflicts that threatened American shipping and commerce.