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 engaging in trade with foreign nations, particularly Britain and France, in an effort to protect American interests and maintain peace amidst ongoing conflicts between these powers.
What reason did Jefferson give for urging passage of the Embargo Act?
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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
to protect American traders
to protect American traders
to avoid war over seized ships
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