In their response to the war in Europe, the actions of Presidents Jefferson and Madison
A) demonstrated that economic policy was not an effective diplomatic weapon.
B) caused severe economic disruptions in both England and France.
C) increased the negotiating power of the United States with the belligerent nations.
D) increased the power and prestige of the U.S. Navy in the Atlantic.

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Jefferson and Madison's use of economic policy, such as the Embargo Act, was intended to pressure Britain and France but ultimately harmed the U.S. economy more than it affected the European powers, demonstrating its ineffectiveness as a diplomatic tool.

In Their Response to the War in Europe, the Actions