Question

How did President Jefferson respond to British and French attacks on American ships? A. He ordered U.S. naval forces to blockade British and French ports. B. He requested Congress to ban Americans from trading with other countries. C. He asked Congress to declare war on Great Britain and France.

Answer 1

B. He requested Congress to ban Americans from trading with other countries.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jefferson sent someone to form a treaty, after the British and French kept attacking American merchant ships. This then lead to the Embargo Act, which meant that it restricted trade for the American's in hope of stopping the attacks. This did not work well at all, as many people who were merchants had no way to make money now. This made them very upset and said they would rather take their chances to be attacked, as many of them had families to provide for.