Question

Why do you think Thomas Jefferson responded to British impressment of US sailors with an embargo, or economic warfare, as opposed to another method?​

Answer 1

To punish the British.

To assert the American freedom

To maintain neutrality.

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1807, the United States President, Thomas Jefferson passed an Embargo Act, which stops the American ships from transacting business with foreigners.

The purpose is to punish and stop the British from continuing their impressment act, and also, to ensure that the United States remain neutral in the ongoing war between Britain and France.

Hence, in this case, the correct answer is "To punish and stop the British impressment.

To assert American freedom: to let them know that America is fully sovereign

To maintain neutrality: this will ensure the United States does not support anybody