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.
Jefferson hoped that the lack of American supplies might force England and France to make peace. At the least, he hoped that they might agree to stop interfering with American ships. The Embargo Act was a failure. It did not stop the war.Instead, England and France found other sources for the goods they needed. The Embargo Act caused problems in the United States.It hurt the business of merchants in the Northeast.t did not stop the war. Instead, England and France found other sources for the goods they needed. The Embargo Act caused problems in the United States. It hurt the business of merchants in the Northeast.