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What was the main goal of Thomas Jefferson’s trade policy during his second term?

• To increase trade with Britain only

• To keep America out of the conflict between Britain and France

• To support France in the war

• To expand the U.S. navy

What is the term for the British practice of forcing American sailors to serve in the British navy?

• Blockade

• Impressment

• Embargo

• Conscription

Which law did Congress pass in 1807 to prohibit trade with both Britain and France?

• Navigation Act

• Embargo Act

• Alien and Sedition Acts

• Monroe Doctrine

What was the main reason Britain used its navy against American ships?

• To protect American merchants

• To prevent neutral countries from trading with France

• To explore new territories

• To help the United States

During Jefferson’s presidency, what happened to the United States’ status as a trading nation?

• It declined

• It became more important

• It stayed the same

• It was ignored by other countries

What was the effect of the Embargo Act of 1807 on New England merchants?

• They became wealthier

• They were hurt financially

• They supported Jefferson more

• They moved to France

Which two countries were at war during Jefferson’s second term, affecting American trade?

• Spain and Portugal

• Britain and France

• Russia and Germany

• Italy and Austria

What did the United States view as illegal during the British-French war?

• French trade with America

• British blockade of France

• American trade with Spain

• American expansion westward

Why did Jefferson’s Embargo Act make him unpopular?

• It led to war with Britain

• It hurt American merchants financially

• It increased taxes

• It banned all American exports

How did the British blockade impact America’s trading interests?

• It increased American exports

• It prevented American ships from trading with France

• It allowed free trade with all countries

• It improved relations with Britain