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

Question

A. to protect american traders
B. to avoid war over seized ships
C. to increase the power of the Repuclican Party

Answer 1

B. to avoid war over seized ships

Thomas Jefferson urged the passage of the Embargo Act primarily to avoid war and to protect American interests from being jeopardized by British and French interference with American shipping. The act aimed to prevent American ships from trading with foreign nations, thereby reducing the risk of conflict over seized vessels.