“I understand Mr. Jefferson’s idea to stop trade with European nations in an effort to avoid the situation of impressment. However, this law is hurting our economy much.” Based on the statement made by a hypothetical business owner of the early 1800s, this business owner would be most critical of the:

A. the judicial branch.

B. the Embargo Act.

C. the Undeclared Naval War (Quasi-War) with France.

D. the U. S. need for the right of deposit in New Orleans