After the civil war, the northern economy was far stronger than the southern economy. greatly damaged by the destruction of its cities. strengthened by the abolition of slavery. greatly damaged by the abolition of slavery.

Plz , ive been stuck on this forever. what action did president jefferson take to stop britain and france from seizing american merchant ships. a. he declared war on france. b. he called for increased tariffs on british and french goods. c. he called for embargo on all foreign trade. d. he declared war on britain.