Why did Jefferson ask Congress to pass the Embargo Act?

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Kenny Cason · Answer 1 · 2021-10-14T08:23:24+0000

Answer: Jefferson wanted congress to pass the Embargo Act because after the attack from the British navy resulting in 3 sailors dead, the public wanted war, but Jefferson didn't want to start affairs with Europe. This act ended up hurting America more than it did France or Britain.

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Joshua Bakker · Answer 2 · 2021-10-17T08:01:46+0000

Answer: Thomas Jefferson had Congress pass the Embargo Act of 1807 because he wanted to try to stop the British and French seizure of American ships. Jefferson believed that the only way to stay out of the war was to shut down shipping. ... The commerce of New England was harmed more than that of France and Britain.

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