Evanston continued to grow and remain independent of Chicago. The city became known for its architecture and beautiful homes on the lake. Between 1920 and 1930, there was a 70 percent population increase. Today, Evanston is still thriving as an independent city.
By Robert McNamara. Definition: The Embargo Act of 1807 was an attempt by President Thomas Jefferson and the U.S. Congress to punish Britain and France for interfering with American trade while the two major European powers were at war with each other.
The Embargo Act of 1807 restricted the trade between America and other countries. The Act is the result of the restrictions on commercial trading by Britain and France.The object of the Act is to remove the restrictions through economic pressure.The provisions were: 1. the Act created a ban on all ships and vessels in the jurisdiction of the U.S.;he Act is the result of the restrictions on commercial trading by Britain and France. The object of the Act is to remove the restrictions through economic pressure. The provisions were: 1. the Act created a ban on all ships and vessels in the jurisdiction of the U.S.;