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.
How did the United States react to the XYZ affair? Shocked and angered, therefore congress authorized an army and small navy to launch an attack on France. Undeclared war at sea from 1798-1800. What was the purpose of the Sedition Act of 1798?