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.
In March 1809, Congress repealed the Embargo Act of 1807. Jefferson signed the repeal shortly before he left office. The embargo was replaced by the Non-Intercourse Act, which prohibited trade with only Britain and France. The government, however, soon began to realize that economic measures were not enough. America was on the path toward the War of 1812.