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

Question

(1 point)
Responses

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

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson urged the passage of the Embargo Act primarily "to avoid war over seized ships." The Embargo Act of 1807 was intended to prevent American ships from trading with foreign nations, specifically to avoid conflict with Britain and France, who were seizing American vessels during their ongoing war.