Question

How did the United States respond to the British attack on the Chesapeake in the early 1800s?

A)
The United States joined forces with France to fight the British.

B)
Congress passed an Embargo Act, halting American trade with Britain and other countries.

C)
The United States declared war on Britain.

D)
U.S. Navy vessels were ordered to capture British ships.

Answer 1

B) Congress passed an Embargo Act, halting American trade with Britian

Step-by-step explanation:

The U.S public was outraged following the attack on the Chesapeake in 1807, but President Jefferson did not see it fit to wage war on the British. Instead, he passed the Embargo Act which halted trade with other countries including primarily Britian.