What was a strategic advantage the South had during the Civil War?

a. a large population

b. the ability to blockade the northern ports

c. the strength of military leaders

a.) are both appointed for life

president thomas jefferson hoped that the embargo act of 1807 would the united states by demonstrating to britain and france their dependence on american goods, convincing them to respect american neutrality and stop impressing american seamen. instead, the act had a devastating effect on american trade.