When President Jefferson declared a self-imposed embargo on international shipping between 1807-1809,it may be said that the United States came very close to

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A self-imposed embargo on international shipping would have restricted the volume and variety of goods available in the United States, leading to a greater reliance on domestic production. This would have pushed the country closer to autarky, or a state of economic self-sufficiency. The other choices, including free trade, comparative advantage, and specialization, are all related to promoting international trade and cooperation, which would have been impeded by the embargo.

When President Jefferson Declared a Self-Imposed Embargo on International Shipping