15886. THOMAS JEFFERSON AND THE EMBARGO OF 1807. Using primary sources, this paper discusses the embargo that President Jefferson imposed in response to British and French interference with the right to conduct free oceanic trade. Argues that Jefferson erred in judgment because the embargo had more of a negative impact on US merchants than on the European nations. Written 2002. 18 pages; 19 footnotes; 8 bibliographic sources. 4,670 words.