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.
It was four days later that the United States Congress passed the Embargo Act of 1807, on December 21, 1807, making the Non-Importation Act obsolete. Jefferson continued to support the Embargo Act. He saw it as an alternative to war, and he wanted to keep the United States out of conflict for as long as possible. However, some changes needed to be made. Three such changes were passed in Congress over the course of 1807 and 1808.