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.
United States Non-Intercourse Act-March 1, 1809. In the last days of President Thomas Jefferson's presidency, the United States Congress replaced the Embargo Act of 1807 with the almost unenforceable Non-Intercourse Act of March 1809.n addition, it seriously damaged the economy of the United States due to a lack of markets for its goods. Non-Intercourse Act-March 1, 1809An ACT to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies; and for other purposes.