Why did Jefferson call for an embargo?

The Embargo act of 1807 was an attempt by president Thomas Jefferson and the U.S. congress to prohibit American ships from trading in foreign ports. It was intented to punish Britain and France for interfering with American trade while the two major Europeans were at war with each other.

Explanation:

Was an attempt by President Thomas Jefferson and the U.S. Congress to prohibit American ships from trading in foreign ports. It was intended to punish Britain and France for interfering with American trade while the two major European powers were at war with each other.

he didn't think it was ethically wrong. he thought it was not going to work and it was not going to be of any assistance. he wrote about that in his memoirs.

the answer is prolly b